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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who has revealed that hot drinks (beverages) consumed at temperatures above 65 Celsius can cause esophageal cancer
A
PAHO
B
WFP
C
WHO
D
USAID
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified drinking “very hot” beverages, above 65 C, as “probably carcinogenic” to humans.

Detailed explanation-2: -Conclusions. This meta-analysis showed that people who drank hot tea had a significantly increased risk of Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), but no significant association for EAC.

Detailed explanation-3: -“Any type of hot food or liquid has the potential to irritate the lining of the throat and esophagus, ” he says. “It’s the temperature that is the biggest risk factor.” When you eat or drink something that’s too hot it can cause a thermal injury in the lining of the throat or esophagus.

Detailed explanation-4: -Risk factors Factors that cause irritation in the cells of your esophagus and increase your risk of esophageal cancer include: Having gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Smoking. Having precancerous changes in the cells of the esophagus (Barrett’s esophagus)

Detailed explanation-5: -This Story’s Health Experts Your hot coffee may be putting you at higher risk of esophageal cancer, according to recent studies. One study, published in the journal “Clinical Nutrition, ” found those who like to drink tea or coffee were at a 2.8 times higher risk of esophageal cancer than non-drinkers.

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