Alcohol policy and cancer in Canada
Date: June 1, 2021
Learn about the relationship between alcohol and cancer, as well as policy actions that minimize harm
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Background and key statistics
Date: June 1, 2021
Alcohol is linked to several cancers including oropharynx, larynx, esophagus, liver, breast, colon, rectum, pancreas, lung, and prostate
Policy actions
Date: June 1, 2021
These policy actions will reduce dangerous consumption trends and lead to less acute and chronic harms, including those from cancer
Alcohol tax rates
Date: June 1, 2021
Alcohol price and taxes are the most important policy levers to combat consumption and harms, including cancer
Health economic evidence
Date: June 1, 2021
Population-level interventions including taxes, alcohol availability, and marketing restrictions, are cost-effective for governments and society
Populations of interest
Date: June 1, 2021
Men drink more than women, putting them at greater risk for alcohol-related cancers
COVID-19
Date: June 1, 2021
Nearly 1 in 5 Canadians 18+ increased alcohol consumption during the pandemic due to schedule disruptions, stress, and boredom
Alcohol tax rates by province and territory (2020)
Date: March 6, 2020
Review a summary table from 2020 of tax rates by province and territory
2018 Cancer system performance report
Date: November 9, 2018
Read our 2018 report that shines a light on the performance of Canada’s cancer system, showing what’s working and where improvements are needed
Colorectal cancer’s modifiable risk factors and incidence rates across Canada
Date: June 1, 2018
Learn how modifiable risk factors which contribute to colorectal cancer affect incidence rates across Canada and how the distribution of risk factors differs by jurisdiction
Alcohol policy pack: Local and provincial/territorial governments
Date: February 1, 2018
Use this policy pack to support evidence-informed policy interventions to reduce alcohol consumption
Key statistics: Alcohol consumption in Canada’s largest cities
Date: February 1, 2018
Access data on alcohol consumption in major cities across Canada
Key statistics: Alcohol consumption in provinces and territories
Date: February 1, 2018
Access data on alcohol consumption in provinces and territories across Canada
Population health in Canada’s largest cities: A system performance report
Date: September 1, 2013
Read our 2013 report that examines differences in risk factors and health behaviours, like tobacco use, obesity and physical activity