Sugar-Sweetened and Artificially Sweetened Beverages and Liver Cancer—A Hard Look at Soft Drinks

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Liver cancer is a significant public health issue, with over 30,000 annual deaths in the US and increasing mortality rates globally.
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Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) are linked to obesity and type 2 diabetes, both of which are associated with liver cancer risk.
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The study by McGlynn et al found a 1-beverage/day increase in SSB intake correlates with higher risks of hepatocellular carcinoma and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma.
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No association was found between artificially sweetened beverages and liver cancer in adjusted models, suggesting they may not be a major risk factor.
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Limitations of the study include reliance on single-time consumption data and inability to explore interactions with other liver cancer risk factors.

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