Characteristics of the study population have been reported
previously [43–49] and are noted in Table 1. Five hundred
and thirty-two eligible cases and 1,701 controls completed
in-person interviews. Alcohol consumption was associated
with pancreatic cancer among men but not women, with
increased risk ranging from 1.5- to 6-fold based on the
dose, duration, and pattern of alcohol consumption reported
(Tables 2, 3). Results from more detailed analyses
pertaining to heavy drinking are limited to men