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Surgeon general calls for labels warning of cancer risk on alcohol

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Last updated: January 4, 2025 6:24 am
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The U.S. surgeon general, Vivek Murthy, has made a groundbreaking recommendation for alcoholic beverages to carry warning labels connecting them to cancer, similar to the warnings found on cigarette packages. This call to action comes after the release of a new report that identifies alcohol as the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States. The report highlights that alcohol consumption increases the risk of at least seven types of cancer, including colorectal, liver, throat, and breast cancer in women.

The push for warning labels on alcohol products stems from a growing body of research linking even moderate alcohol consumption to an elevated risk of cancer without providing any discernible health benefits. Public health organizations have been advocating for increased awareness of these risks, but they have faced resistance from the alcohol industry. Additionally, conflicting views on the potential health benefits of moderate drinking from scientific panels have added complexity to the discussion.

A recent report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine found that moderate alcohol consumption is associated with lower mortality rates overall, particularly in relation to heart attacks and strokes. However, the report also noted an increased risk of breast cancer with moderate drinking. This report, along with an upcoming analysis from the Department of Health and Human Services, will inform the next iteration of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Despite these findings, some scientists argue that alcohol offers no health benefits and only poses risks. Surgeon General Murthy emphasized on social media that higher alcohol consumption correlates with greater cancer risks. He stressed that consuming any type of alcohol, whether beer, wine, or spirits, increases the risk of developing cancer. Murthy’s report revealed that alcohol contributes to 100,000 new cancer cases and 20,000 cancer-related deaths annually.

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In light of these findings, Murthy recommended updating the current warning labels on alcoholic beverages to explicitly state the increased cancer risk associated with alcohol consumption. He also called for enhanced education efforts to raise awareness that even moderate alcohol intake can lead to cancer. As Murthy prepares to conclude his tenure as surgeon general, he emphasized the importance of understanding the link between alcohol and cancer, urging individuals to consider reducing their alcohol consumption for lower cancer risk.

Overall, the call for warning labels on alcohol products underscores the need for greater awareness of the risks associated with alcohol consumption and highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the potential health implications of moderate drinking.

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