Hot Drinks Linked to Esophageal Risk
The largest study of its kind indicates that drinking very hot beverages, especially those above 65°C, significantly increases the risk of esophageal cancer, potentially tripling the likelihood of developing the disease. Researchers found that individuals who consume more than six hot drinks daily have a 70% higher risk compared to those who reduce their intake. Experts, such as Fiona Osgoon, recommend cooling beverages before drinking or adding cold milk to mitigate this risk, as extremely high temperatures are believed to damage the lining of the esophagus and promote the development of squamous cell carcinoma. The report links the temperatures of tea and coffee in the West—estimated at around 60°C—to an increased risk of esophageal cancer. The risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma is approximately 1% annually in the UK, with about 9,500 new cases each year.
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