Alcohol and weight gain
Drinking alcohol may also contribute to becoming overweight or obese. Alcoholic drinks provide kilojoules, but little in the way of useful nutrition. People who are overweight or obese have a greater risk of getting cancer of the:
- Oesophagus
- Pancreas
- Bowel
- Breast (after menopause)
- Kidney
- Endometrium (lining of the uterus).
For more information on body weight and cancer.
