Research indicates that drinking coffee and tea can lead to a lower risk of developing head and neck cancers. This type of cancer is common worldwide, especially in low- and middle-income countries. The study analyzed data from 14 previous studies, focusing on participants' coffee and tea consumption habits.
• Drinking more than four cups of caffeinated coffee daily can reduce the risk of head and neck cancers by 17%.
• Coffee drinkers have a 30% lower chance of oral cavity cancer and a 22% lower chance of throat cancer.
• Three to four cups of caffeinated coffee daily are linked to a 41% reduced risk of hypopharyngeal cancer.
• One cup of tea daily may reduce the risk of lower throat cancer and overall head and neck cancers by 9%.
Understanding the link between these beverages and cancer risk is crucial. It suggests that lifestyle choices can influence health outcomes. More research is needed to confirm these findings and explore the underlying mechanisms.
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