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Kate Kersey, Research Fellow, School of Population Health, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau

Dying for a drink? How midlife NZ women think about alcohol – and its long-term risks

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For many midlife women busily juggling work and care responsibilities, an evening glass of wine can feel like the perfect antidote.

But that everyday habit comes with real risks. Beyond the familiar hangover, alcohol is linked to at least seven types of cancer, including breast, bowel, mouth and throat cancer. Even one drink a day increases that risk, and it rises further with each additional drink.

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