Esophageal Cancer Causes
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
4. Hot Beverages
As much as some people might like their beverages as hot as possible, it is not a good idea to drink them this way because the hot liquids (hotter than 65˚C) can injure the lining of the esophagus, and this might lead to esophageal cancer (SCC). In people who consume large amounts of hot drinks (i.e. coffee, tea), recurrent thermal injury of the esophagus is a risk factor for esophageal cancer.
In countries were drinking hot beverages is common (i.e. China), esophageal cancer rates are higher. In conclusion, by all means, make your beverages boiling hot, but allow time for them to cool down to a safer temperature before drinking.
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