An Australian expert on the influence of lifestyle factors on cancer says alcohol's role in causing cancer has been under-estimated.
Professor Dallas English, of Melbourne University is to give a public address in Wellington on Wednesday evening on the latest evidence about lifestyle factors and cancer.
Professor English says the link between alcohol consumption and cancer is under-estimated, including by cancer groups themselves.
Dallas English says tobacco is the major avoidable risk factor for cancer, and being obese will also increase cancer risk.
Listen to more from Professor English on Nine to Noon