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\nA city Health Department report shows only two-thirds of heavy-drinking women receive recommended breast cancer screenings as city launches new awareness campaign.Victoria Priola\/ For the Staten Island Advance\/ SILive.com<\/p>\n
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. \u2014 A new report from the New York City Health Department has uncovered concerning connections between alcohol consumption and cancer risks across the city\u2019s diverse communities. <\/p>\n
The study reveals that from 2017 to 2021, New York City averaged 3,400 new colorectal cancer cases, 1,000 liver cancer cases, and more than 6,600 female breast cancer cases annually.<\/p>\n
The report identifies alcohol as a significant risk factor for seven types of cancer: mouth, throat, larynx, esophagus, liver, colorectal, and female breast. Despite this connection, only about half of U.S. adults recognize alcohol\u2019s role in increasing cancer risk.<\/p>\n
\nA city Health Department report shows only two-thirds of heavy-drinking women receive recommended breast cancer screenings as city launches new awareness campaign.Victoria Priola\/ For the Staten Island Advance\/ SILive.com<\/p>\n
\u201cAlcohol use is common among adults, but its connection to certain cancers is not widely known,\u201d said Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse. <\/p>\n
She emphasized that Black women face higher death rates from breast cancer than any other racial or ethnic group, highlighting disparities in healthcare access.<\/p>\n
The study found significant variations in drinking patterns across demographic groups. In 2023, half of adult New Yorkers reported drinking alcohol in the previous 30 days, with 7% classified as heavy drinkers. White adults showed higher rates of alcohol consumption (65%) compared to Black, Latino, and Asian and Pacific Islander adults (45%, 45%, and 35%, respectively).<\/p>\n
Neighborhood characteristics also play a role, with areas having the highest density of liquor stores showing triple the rate of heavy drinking (12%) compared to areas with fewer stores (4%).<\/p>\n
Cancer screening rates among heavy drinkers revealed concerning gaps. Only two-thirds of female heavy drinkers aged 40 to 74 were current with breast cancer screenings, while about three-quarters of heavy drinkers aged 45 to75 were up-to-date with colon cancer screenings.<\/p>\n
Mayor Eric Adams emphasized the city\u2019s commitment to addressing these issues through the HealthyNYC initiative, which aims to reduce deaths from screenable cancers by 20% by 2030. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhile we are making important strides, this report from the Health Department is a clear reminder that our work to build a healthier city for all New Yorkers is far from over,\u201d Adams said.<\/p>\n
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