Experts Highlight Hidden Link Between Alcohol and Liver Cancer

The International Agency for Research on Cancer reported nearly 850,000 liver cancer diagnoses and 730,000 deaths worldwide in 2024, with alcohol consumption identified as a major risk factor.

Alcohol metabolism produces acetaldehyde, a carcinogen that damages DNA and hinders cell repair, leading to inflammation and cirrhosis even in patients without viral hepatitis.

Medical experts warn that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption and advise that routine blood tests may not detect advanced liver damage, necessitating ultrasound or FibroScan screenings.