This guide has been produced to summarise for health professionals the links between alcohol consumption and cancers, so that they can use opportunities in their work to intervene to reduce the risks. It was produced following an expert workshop which was convened by SHAAP.
Please note this guidance has since been updated twice: – view the updated guidance (2022) and the latest updates guidance (2025).
Alcohol and Cancer Risks: A Guide for Health Professionals (2013)
February 2013