Research shows women in their 30s and 40s are drinking more, leading to health issues like liver disease and breast cancer.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A glass of wine after work, cocktails with friends — for many women, it’s a normal part of life. But new research shows it may come with more risk than they realize.
More women are drinking, and experts say it’s leading to serious health consequences, according to the Wall Street Journalism.
A study in the Addiction Journal finds women in their 30s and 40s are drinking more now than in past decades. In fact, they’re nearly 60% more likely to binge drink or show signs of alcoholism than women the same age 25 years ago.
Now, doctors are seeing more liver disease and breast cancer linked to alcohol. Women’s alcohol-related deaths are also rising faster than men’s.
Experts say more education, income, and delayed parenthood may be driving the trend, along with targeted alcohol ads aimed at women.
Women are more sensitive to alcohol’s effects than men. Even one drink a day can raise breast cancer risk by about 10%.
During the pandemic, alcohol-related deaths jumped — especially for women. Now, doctors are urging moderation.
