US surgeon general sounds alarm about link between alcohol and cancer

Category: Health

US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a warning that alcohol consumption increases cancer risk, urging for updated health warning labels on alcoholic beverages. The advisory highlights that alcohol is a preventable cause of cancer, responsible for approximately 100,000 cases and 20,000 deaths annually in the US. It emphasizes the need for public awareness regarding the risks associated with alcohol, particularly its link to various types of cancer, and calls for a reassessment of alcohol consumption guidelines.

Keywords: Alcohol, Cancer Risk, Surgeon General Advisory

Source: CNN

Update At: 1/4/2025

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