Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 80383

Breast Cancer: Alcoholic Drinks

Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 5 January 2026

Question

Dr Scott Arthur

LabourEdinburgh South West

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many breast cancer cases in the UK are estimated to be caused by alcohol consumption each year; and what percentage of total breast cancer cases this represents.

Answer

Ashley Dalton
The Government and the National Health Service recognise that a healthy lifestyle can help reduce the biggest risk factors of certain cancers. The Government welcomes the recent publication of the World Cancer Research Fund's 2025 report. The UK Chief Med...

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