Cancer has been found to increase the incidence of at least seven types of cancer
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The U.S. surgeon general has released a new advisory warning of alcohol-related cancer risk.
Dr. Vivek Murthy issued the guidance on Wednesday following research that has linked alcohol to at least seven types of cancer.
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In particular, the advisory notes that cancer can increase the risk of throat, liver, throat, esophageal, mouth, larynx (voice box) and colorectal cancers.
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The U.S. surgeon general has released a new advisory warning of alcohol-related cancer risk. (iStock)
"Alcohol is a well-established, preventable cause of cancer responsible for about 100,000 cases of cancer and 20,000 cancer deaths annually in the United States – greater than the 13,500 alcohol-associated traffic crash fatalities per year in the U.S. – yet the majority of Americans are unaware of this risk," said Murthy in the advisory.
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"This Advisory lays out steps we can all take to increase awareness of alcohol’s cancer risk and minimize harm."
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