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Alcohol & Bowel Cancer

Research suggests that people who drink more than three alcoholic drinks per day may slightly increase the risk of bowel cancer. Alcohol consumption should be kept to a recommended maximum of 14 units for women or 21 units for men per week.

 

1 bottle (330ml) of 4% beer = 1.3 units
1 standard glass (175ml) 12% red wine = 2.1 units
1 (25ml) shot of spirits = 1 unit
1 small glass (125ms) 11% champagne = 1.4 units

Last updated 17th January 2011