Certain foods and nutrients were found to influence the risk of developing liver cancer. For example, aflatoxins (toxins from fungi in contaminated food) and alcohol are strongly linked to an increased risk, while coffee likely lowers the risk, and fish may have a limited protective effect.

Without efforts to address some causes, including alcohol use and metabolic issues, the researchers warn that cases could nearly double by 2050.

Researchers warn that the public, policy makers and even clinicians are not aware of the growing problem of liver cancer.