Just under half (45 per cent) of Tasmanians are unaware or deny the link between alcohol consumption and the risk of developing cancer, public polling research commissioned by the Alcohol and Other Drugs Council Tasmania (ATDC) has revealed.
The research undertaken in May 2025 showed stark differences in the understanding of alcohol and the various risks it poses to individuals and the community.
When it comes to the links between alcohol consumption and mental health and wellbeing, the risk to unborn babies and the potential increase of accidents and injuries, the vast majority of the Tasmanian public understand the impact that alcohol can have – with more than 90 per cent of Tasmanians agreed that alcohol consumption is a risk factor in those areas.
However, when asking if alcohol can increase your risk of cancer, 27 per cent of Tasmanians indicated that they did not know, and a further 18 per cent disagreed with the statement.
Read the full media release below.
Media Contact:
Nicolas Turner – mobile 0418 538 865 or nicolas.turner@corcomms.com.au
Available for Interview:
Jackie Hallam – CEO (ATDC)
Alison Lai – CEO (Cancer Council Tasmania)