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Study: Hot Drinks May Raise Cancer Risk
The study shows that drinking very hot beverages significantly increases the risk of squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus, with the risk rising more than threefold compared to warm drinks. The research involved approximately one million people in the United Kingdom and confirmed that consuming hot beverages, especially at temperatures exceeding 65°C, is associated with a 69-71% higher likelihood of developing cancer, particularly when consuming six or more drinks daily. The researchers recommend lowering the temperature of beverages as a preventative measure, estimating that such a reduction could prevent about 14% of esophageal cancer cases annually in Britain. However, the study did not include actual temperature measurements; it relied on participants' descriptions. The report links repeated exposure to high heat with damage to the esophageal mucosa, which may contribute to cancer development. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) reminds that beverages above 65°C are classified as "probably carcinogenic to humans."
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