Association between alcohol flushing syndrome and cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis

• Main Authors: Sim, Wilson, Pan, Jason Timothy, Chua, Cheryl Wan Xuan, Fong, Khi Yung, Wong, Sunny Hei, Lee, Bernett, Oon, Hazel H.
• Other Authors: Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine)
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2024
• Subjects: Medicine, Health and Life Sciences; Alcohol dehydrogenase; Alcohol flushing syndrome
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/181630
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Introduction: Alcohol flushing syndrome (AFS) is experienced by up to 46% of East Asians. This study aimed to review the risk of cancers in AFS patients, elucidate an exposure-response relationship, and understand risk associated with alcohol intake and cancer. Method: An electronic database search...