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There are plenty of health-related reasons tocut back on wineas well as body-benefitingmotives to skip your regular beer.
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The median age of the participants was 53.6 years old while 51.5% were men.
After initial health screenings in 2009 and 2011, a follow-up was done 6.4 years later.
During that period, the rate of cancer among participants was found to be 7.7 per 1,000 person-years.
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On the contrary, it is possible to reduce risk of cancer when you reduce your alcohol intake.
Even better, stop drinking altogether.
