U.S. Surgeon General. (2025) Alcohol and cancer risk: the U.S. Surgeon General’s advisory. Washington: U.S. Surgeon General.
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This body of scientific evidence demonstrates a causal relationship between alcohol use and increased risk for at least seven different types of cancer, including breast (in women), colorectum, esophagus, liver, mouth (oral cavity), throat (pharynx), and voice box (larynx).The more alcohol consumed, the greater the risk of cancer. For certain cancers, like breast, mouth, and throat cancers, evidence shows that this risk may start to increase around one or fewer drinks per day. This Advisory describes the scientific evidence for the causal link between alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk. It also helps to better inform the public of this relationship and offers key recommendations to reduce alcohol-related cancers.
B Substances > Alcohol
G Health and disease > Pathologic process > Cancer
J Health care, prevention, harm reduction and treatment > Prevention approach > Prevention through information and education
J Health care, prevention, harm reduction and treatment > Health related issues > Health information and education > Health labels / labelling
VA Geographic area > United States
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