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This research investigates the relationship between food and alcohol consumption trends and colorectal cancer mortality rates from 1921 onwards.

Time Trends in Colo-Rectal Cancer Mortality in Relation to Food and Alcohol Consumption: United States, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand

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Epidemiological analysis reveals dietary factors impact colorectal cancer mortality across countries.

This research investigates the relationship between food and alcohol consumption trends and colorectal cancer mortality rates from 1921 onwards.
Analyzed cancer mortality data in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand from 1921.
Examined per capita consumption of foodstuffs and alcohol.
Evaluated the relationship between dietary factors and colorectal cancer mortality.
Identified a protective effect of dietary fibre on colorectal cancer mortality.
Showed inconsistent roles for fat and meat consumption in colon cancer rates.
Found a consistent correlation between beer consumption and rectal cancer mortality.

McMichael et al. (1979) studied this question.

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