In a recent year, health registry data suggested that 184,300 cases of cancer in a country were linked to preventable lifestyle and environmental risk factors.
The table below shows the proportion of preventable cancer cases attributed to different risk factors.
| Risk Factor | Percentage of preventable cases (%) |
|---|---|
| Tobacco smoking | 29.5 |
| Obesity and overweight | 15.1 |
| UV radiation | 8.2 |
| Alcohol consumption | 6.4 |
| Other factor categories | 40.8 |
Calculate the number of preventable cancer cases that were caused by alcohol consumption.
Give your answer to the nearest whole number.
