BMC Public Health · 5 authors, 2 centres
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This cross-sectional survey of 7,498 Irish adults found that only 21% were aware of the link between exceeding low-risk alcohol guidelines and increased breast cancer risk, with awareness being higher among women, middle-aged individuals, and those with higher education.
This cross-sectional study analyzed data from the nationally representative Healthy Ireland Survey (N=7,498) to assess public awareness of the link between alcohol use and breast cancer risk. The central finding was that only 21% of respondents correctly identified the association. Logistic regression identified key factors associated with awareness: being female, aged 45–54 years, and having a higher educational level. The study notes that hazardous drinking patterns are common, with just 19.7% of those with AUDIT-C scores ≥5 being aware of the specific breast cancer link. Limitations include the use of AUDIT-C instead of the full AUDIT, potential under-representation of heavy drinkers, and reliance on self-reporting. The authors conclude that targeted public health campaigns, especially for women, younger drinkers, and those with lower education, are warranted to address this knowledge gap.
