Combination of smoking and drinking doubles the risk of esophageal cancer

It is known that tobacco and alcohol use are significant risk factors for developing esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). Now, researchers have found that these two factors act synergistically. In their study, patients who smoked and drank had a twofold increased risk of ESCC compared with those who only smoked or drank.

Source: http://www.dentapress.com/headlines/5830-combination-of-smoking-and-drinking-doubles-the-risk-of-esophageal-cancer.html

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