NEWS: U.S. Surgeon General Advocates Cancer Warning On Alcohol Labels

Surgeon General of the United States, Dr. Vivek Murthy, on Friday issued an an advisory for alcoholic drinks to reflect warnings about cancer risks on their labels, just like tobacco and cigarettes.

Murphy linked alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk, pushing for policy changes to help reduce the number of alcohol-related cancers.

Murthy said there is a “well-established” link between drinking alcohol and at least seven types of cancer, including breast, colorectum,…

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