true or false The use of alcohol is associated with an increased incidence of cancer of the esophagus.?

Answer 1

TRUE!

"Long-term heavy drinking of alcohol is an important risk factor for esophageal cancer, mainly the squamous cell type. Although alcohol is probably not as strong a risk factor as smoking, the combination of smoking and drinking alcohol raises a person's risk much more than using either alone."

http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_2X_What_are_the_risk_factors_for_esophagus_cancer_12.asp

"Heavy drinking, smoking and chronic acid reflux or Barrett's esophagus are some of the most significant risk factors for esophageal cancer."

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/esophageal-cancer/DS00500/DSECTION=4

"Squamous cell cancer of the esophagus is strongly associated with tobacco and alcohol use. Studies have shown that avoiding tobacco and alcohol decreases the risk of developing esophageal cancer."

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/prevention/esophageal/patient/allpages/print

Answer 2

true.
Risk factors for developing esophageal cancer include
Smoking
Heavy drinking
Damage from acid reflux
In Western nations, many of esophageal squamous cell carcinomas result from chronic alcohol abuse. Long-term heavy drinking irritates the lining of the esophagus, leading to inflammation that eventually may cause malignant changes in the cells.

Answer 3

It most certainly is.It intoxicates you to the point of throwing up & that causes damage to your esophagus [the same as bilemia does].

Answer 4

True

Answer 5

my Mother was an alcoholic and she had a disease of the esophagus so it could be.

Answer 6

True.

Answer 7

True.

Answer 8

Sometimes!

Answer 9

unknown

Answer 10

false.frm c