Advisory from US surgeon general says alcohol contributes to 100,000 cancer cases and 20,000 cancer deaths each year

Summary

Alcohol is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the US, contributing to 100,000 cancer cases and 20,000 deaths annually, according to a new US surgeon general advisory.

Breast cancer accounts for 16.4% of annual alcohol-related cancers, with alcohol increasing the risk of at least seven types, including liver, colorectal, and throat cancers.

Most deaths occur among heavy drinkers, though 17% occur within recommended limits.

Alcohol promotes cancer through DNA damage, inflammation, and hormone changes. Despite clear links, only 45% of Americans recognize alcohol as a cancer risk.

  • @Buffalox
    1•4 days ago

    AFAIK Bourbon, Whiskey, Gin and Vodka are all very popular in USA. And it’s dirt cheap to buy compared to most European countries.
    So very few Americans have a serious alcohol problem, because it’s so cheap. 😋

    Edit:
    IDK if people disagree or don’t like or get the joke?
    It’s a reference to the joke where someone is asked if he has an alcohol problem, and he responds: No I’ve got all the alcohol I need.