US Surgeon General Report on Alcohol and Cancer
The US Surgeon General’s report highlights alcohol as the third leading preventable cause of cancer, contributing to 100,000 cases and 20,000 deaths annually in the US. Even moderate consumption increases risks for breast, mouth, and throat cancers. Alcohol’s carcinogenic effects stem from DNA damage, inflammation, hormonal changes, and interaction with tobacco carcinogens. The report advocates warning labels on alcoholic beverages. Standard definitions for alcohol intake help quantify risk, with even one daily drink raising cancer likelihood. The report stresses public health awareness to mitigate alcohol-related cancers and protect lives.
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