Yes. The harmful effects of tobacco are increased by consumption of alcohol drinking and also in certain occupations that expose workers to other agents known to cause cancer (e.g. radon or asbestos). For alcohol consumption and smoking, the risk of cancer of the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, and oesophagus increases substantially with rising alcohol consumption in smokers. Smoking and drinking alcohol put you at higher cancer risk than if you only smoke.
- What types of tobacco products are used in Europe?
- Does tobacco use cause cancer? What percentage of cancer is caused by smoking?
- Do all forms of tobacco cause cancer?
- What are the cancer-causing substances in tobacco?
- Does nicotine cause cancer?
- Can other factors modify smoking-related cancer risks? What if I drink alcohol and smoke tobacco?
- Is water-pipe smoking safe?
- Can I reduce my risk of developing cancer or dying of cancer if I quit smoking?
- What can I do to quit smoking?
- What can I do to quit smokeless tobacco use?
- Can I reduce my risk of cancer if I reduce the number of cigarettes I smoke?
- What are electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes)?
- Are e-cigarettes less harmful than conventional cigarettes?
- What might happen when I try to stop smoking?
- Does my smoking influence others’ smoking?
- Is smoking more common in certain subgroups of the population?