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Kirby, J. (2026, September 17). Breast cancer: Women in their 30s and 40s ‘should be warned of alcohol risk’. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/health/women-breast-cancer-experts-imperial-college-london-b1297280.html
Kirby, Jane. “Breast cancer: Women in their 30s and 40s ‘should be warned of alcohol risk’.” Evening Standard, 17 Sept. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/news/health/women-breast-cancer-experts-imperial-college-london-b1297280.html.
Kirby, Jane. “Breast cancer: Women in their 30s and 40s ‘should be warned of alcohol risk’.” Evening Standard, September 17, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/health/women-breast-cancer-experts-imperial-college-london-b1297280.html.
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A new study published in *Scientific Reports* by researchers from Imperial College London and The Institute of Cancer Research, suggests that lifestyle factors such as alcohol consumption and weight gain are more prevalent at specific life stages, significantly impacting the risk of breast cancer. The study, part of the Breast Cancer Now Generations Study, indicates that women in their 30s should be particularly warned about the dangers of drinking even one glass of wine a night due to its combined effect with excess weight. Approximately 59,000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed annually in women in the UK, and 420 cases in men. The research highlights that around one-quarter of these cases could be prevented through healthier lifestyles including reduced alcohol intake and maintaining a healthy weight. Professor Marc Gunter emphasizes that public health strategies should focus on encouraging physical activity during adolescence and early adulthood while addressing rising BMI and increased alcohol consumption in the 30s to mid-50s, aiming to mitigate breast cancer risks at critical life stages.
