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Patient Awareness of Alcohol Consumption and Breast Cancer Risk
Dawn M Mussallem1, Elizabeth K Farkouh2, Taryn L Smith3
1Robert and Monica Jacoby Center for Breast Health, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA (DMM).
American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine
|December 2, 2025
Summary
Many women are unaware that alcohol is a breast cancer (BC) risk factor. Increased public education is crucial to inform women about alcohol
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Breast cancer (BC) is a significant health concern for women.
- Alcohol consumption is a known, yet often overlooked, risk factor for BC.
- Patient awareness of BC risk factors is essential for prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the proportion of women aware of alcohol use as a BC risk factor.
- To identify factors associated with awareness of alcohol's role in BC risk.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to 1000 women aged 21-70 at Mayo Clinic Family Medicine and Community Internal Medicine clinics.
- Data collected included demographics, medical/family history, alcohol consumption patterns, and perceived BC risk factors.
- Multivariable analyses were used to identify factors associated with awareness.
Main Results:
- Only 48.4% of participants identified alcohol use as a BC risk factor.
- A significant proportion were unsure (34.7%) or believed alcohol does not increase BC risk (16.9%).
- Higher education, never having been pregnant, and higher alcohol consumption frequency were associated with greater awareness.
Conclusions:
- Awareness of alcohol as a BC risk factor is suboptimal among the surveyed population.
- Targeted patient and public education initiatives are necessary to improve understanding of alcohol's link to BC.
- Addressing this knowledge gap can empower women to make informed decisions regarding alcohol consumption and BC risk reduction.
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