Naslov
Acetaldehyde levels in spirits from Central European countries

Autori
Boffetta, P. ; Kaihovaara, P. ; Rudnai, P. ; Znaor, Ariana ; Lissowska, J. ; Swiatkowska, B. ; Mates, D. ; Pandics, T. ; Salaspuro, M.

Izvornik
European journal of cancer prevention (0959-8278) 20 (2011), 6; 526-529

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
acetaldehyde; alcoholic beverages; head and neck cancer

Sažetak
Intake of acetaldehyde in alcoholic beverages, in central Europe, might explain the high rate of alcohol-related diseases in these countries. We measured the acetaldehyde level in 30 samples of home-made spirits and 12 samples of industry-made spirits from four central European countries, including 35 fruit-based and five grain-based spirits. Acetaldehyde was detected in all fruit-based spirits and in none of the grain-based spirits. Acetaldehyde levels were above 2000 µmol/l in 12 samples, 11 of which were home-made. In a multivariate analysis restricted to fruit-based spirits, however, the difference between home-made and industry-based spirits was not statistically significant. These results add evidence to the hypothesis that intake of acetaldehyde in alcoholic beverages, in central Europe, contributes to the burden of alcohol-related disease, especially that of upper digestive tract cancers. The acetaldehyde level should be monitored and high-level exposure should be avoided.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Javno zdravstvo i zdravstvena zaštita

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