U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy on Friday warned Americans about the link between alcohol and cancer.
Mercy's advice overview According to a press release from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, there is a direct link between this beverage and an increased risk of cancer.
The news release continued:
The Surgeon General's recommendations include a series of recommendations to increase awareness to minimize alcohol-related cancer cases and deaths, including updating the existing Surgeon General's health warning labels on alcohol-containing beverages. Included.
“Alcohol is a well-established and preventable cause of cancer, accounting for approximately 100,000 cancer cases and 20,000 cancer deaths annually in the United States; “More than 13,500 people die in traffic accidents, yet the vast majority of Americans are unaware of this risk,” said Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. Surgeon General. “This advisory raises awareness of the cancer risks of alcohol and sets out steps we can all take to minimize harm.”
The press release also states that “the direct association between alcohol consumption and cancer risk is well established for at least seven types of cancer, including breast, colorectal, esophageal, liver, mouth (oral cavity), and throat (pharyngeal) cancers.” It has been established that “And the voice box (larynx)”, regardless of the type of alcohol that a person drinks.
Now, the Surgeon General wants to update health warning labels on alcohol-containing beverages to include these cancer risks, among other recommendations.
Mercy made His announcement was made in a social media post on Friday. 1 post showed Infographic showing where cancer can occur in a person's body:
Meanwhile, the Associated Press said, “While Murthy's recommendations come amid a growing body of research and evidence about alcohol's negative effects on human health, his proposal for the label has rarely been approved by the U.S. Congress.'' It will require,'' he said.
The report highlighted the fact that beer, wine and liquor bottles already have labels warning pregnant women not to drink alcohol, and that drinking alcohol can impair the ability to drive a vehicle.
In an interview with ABC 7 on Friday, WebMD Chief Medical Officer Dr. John White said: said Mr. Murthy was essentially pointing out the premise that alcohol is a carcinogen. White added that about 40 percent of Americans know that alcohol can increase cancer risk.
“He really proved that we don't know how much alcohol is safe,” White said of Marcy.
