Women who drank more than three cups of coffee per day had a 20 percent lower risk of basal cell carcinoma (BCC), compared with women who drank less than one cup per month. BCC is one of the most frequently diagnosed skin cancer.
According to the American Cancer Society, 75 percent of all cases of skin cancer is a type of BCC. Until now there are about 22.786 cases were recorded. Men who drank the same amount, have a nine percent lower risk of developing skin cancer.
"Our study indicates that coffee consumption may be an important option to help prevent BCC," said Fengju Song, researchers involved in the study.
Data were obtained from studies conducted by nurses at Brigham Women's Hospital, and profesional health practitioners (Harvard School of Public Health). Nurses take data from about 72.921 participants from June 1984 to June 2008. Health professionals examined data from 39.976 participants from June 1986 to June 2008.
Unfortunately, the benefits of drinking coffee is not seen have a positive impact on other types of skin cancer, ie squamous cell carcinoma (1953 cases) or melanoma (741 cases). Previous studies have shown coffee drinkers tend to have a lower risk of breast cancer, uterine, prostate and colon cancer (see Benefits of Coffee). But the good effect is not seen in people who drink decaffeinated coffee.
Unfortunately, the benefits of drinking coffee is not seen have a positive impact on other types of skin cancer, ie squamous cell carcinoma (1953 cases) or melanoma (741 cases). Previous studies have shown coffee drinkers tend to have a lower risk of breast cancer, uterine, prostate and colon cancer (see Benefits of Coffee). But the good effect is not seen in people who drink decaffeinated coffee.
