Washington Post
Alcohol-linked cancer deaths have doubled in recent decades. What to know about risk.
Friday, September 11, 2026
Around 23,126 people died from alcohol-attributable cancer in 2023, compared to 11,361 deaths in 1990, according to a study. The increase represents a doubling of alcohol-linked cancer deaths over the 33-year period. The study tracked deaths across multiple cancer types associated with alcohol consumption.
