India, Dec. 25 -- Alcohol consumption significantly raises the risk of oral cavity cancer, especially among users of locally brewed liquor, according to the findings of a large, multi-centre study by the Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC).

The study showed that people who consume alcohol have a 68% higher risk of developing oral cancer compared to non-drinkers, with the risk rising to 81% among those consuming more than nine grams of alcohol a day.

Persons consuming locally brewed drinks such as 'tharra' and 'desi daru' were at highest risk, while researchers also highlighted the compounded danger when alcohol use is combined with tobacco consumption.

The findings emerged from one of the largest ca...