Women in Their 30s and 40s Urged to Monitor Alcohol Consumption to Lower Breast Cancer Risk

A study by Imperial College London and The Institute of Cancer Research, analysing data from over 110,000 women, found that alcohol consumption rises during early-to-mid adulthood — a period researchers identify as particularly relevant for breast cancer risk management. Health organisations including Breast Cancer Now and the WHO highlight that any level of alcohol carries risk, with around eight in 100 breast cancer cases linked to drinking. Practical steps such as alcohol-free days, switching to non-alcoholic drinks, and setting weekly limits are recommended to help reduce consumption.