The U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, issued an advisory stating that alcohol consumption is the third leading cause of preventable cancer deaths. He called for clearer labels on alcoholic beverages linking them to cancer risks and urged public health measures to address this issue. Alcohol is linked to an increased risk of seven types of cancer, including breast and colorectal cancer, and is responsible for about 100,000 new cancer cases and 20,000 cancer deaths annually in the U.S.
The country’s top doctor is sounding the alarm about the link between drinking alcohol and increased cancer risks.On Friday, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory saying alcohol consumption is the third leading cause of preventable cancer deaths.Murthy, who is a medical doctor and heads the federal Public Health Service, called for a new label on drinks directly tying them to cancer risks and for taking other public health measures.
officials rebuffed earlier efforts to make similar changes after industry pressure.Charlton said public health advocates are hoping the public will get the message.“I know that alcohol has some benefits socially, and that it's part of our culture, but anything you can do to reduce your exposure to alcohol, having one drink less drinking one day a week less. And not doing heavy or binge drinking will very much improve your health and reduce your risk for cancer,” she said.
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