A new report highlights the significant risk of alcohol consumption linked to various types of cancer. The Surgeon General urges Americans to be aware of this risk and recommends reassessing alcohol consumption guidelines.
There are about 100,000 alcohol-related cancer cases and about 20,000 alcohol-related cancer deaths each year, according to the new report. Alcohol is the third leading cause of cancer in the U.S., after tobacco and obesity, according to a new report. It is linked to at least seven types of cancer, including breast, colorectal, liver and mouth cancer. An estimated 16.4% of total breast cancer cases are linked to drinking alcohol.
While research has shown a link between alcohol and cancer, the majority of Americans are unaware of this risk, Murthy said in a statement. Along with new warning labels, the surgeon general's report also recommends reassessing the guideline limits for alcohol consumption to account for cancer risk. They recommend people drink alcohol in moderation, defined as two drinks a day for men and one drink for women. An update to federal dietary guidelines coming this year is expected to include new recommendations about how much alcohol people should drink. A report on alcohol consumption conducted by a group within the Department of Health and Human Services is set to be published in the coming weeks. That report will help determine the 2025 dietary guidelines
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