Substantial epidemiological evidence supports the association between alcohol consumption and the risk of breast cancer; however, information on alcohol consumption is not routinely collected by breast screening services in NSW. This study was conducted to investigate the level of self-reported alcohol use among women accessing North Coast Breast Screen in Lismore, NSW. Two hundred and sixty-four consecutive women were screened using the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test. Their drinking status was categorised as low risk, risky or high risk. Two-thirds of the screened women (69.7%) were classified as low-risk drinkers; 9.8% as risky and 0.4% as high-risk drinkers. Although the risk of breast cancer increases with the amount of alcohol consumed, evidence suggests that even low-risk drinking is associated with increased risk of breast cancer. Implications for prevention activities by breast screening services are discussed.
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