U.S. Surgeon General Warns About Alcohol and Cancer

US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issuing a Surgeon General's warning about alcohol and cancer risk.

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00:00As dry January arrives, so too does concerning news about alcohol consumption.

00:06U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issuing a Surgeon General's Warning about Alcohol and Cancer Risk.

00:14The report says, quote,

00:16This advisory highlights alcohol use as a leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States,

00:23contributing to nearly 100,000 cancer cases and about 20,000 cancer deaths each year.

00:31Adding, the more alcohol consumed, the greater the risk of cancer.

00:35The advisory states for some cancers, including breast, mouth, and throat cancers,

00:41the risk of developing cancer may increase with one or fewer drinks per day.