STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A new report from the New York City Health Department has uncovered concerning connections between alcohol consumption and cancer risks across the city’s diverse communities.

The study reveals that from 2017 to 2021, New York City averaged 3,400 new colorectal cancer cases, 1,000 liver cancer cases, and more than 6,600 female breast cancer cases annually.

The report identifies alcohol as a significant risk factor for seven types of cancer: mouth, throat, larynx, esophagus, liver, colorectal, and female breast. Despite this connection, only about half of U.S. adults recognize alcohol’s role in increasing cancer risk.

“Alcohol use is common among adults, but its connection to certain cancers is not widely known,” said Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse.

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