20250320 ebs gwit young

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U .S. Surgeon General Urges Cancer Risk Warnings on Alcohol Labels
The U .S. Surgeon General has issued a new advisory highlighting the connection between alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk,
calling for measures to address this public health concern.
Research shows alcohol contributes to at least seven types of cancer, including those affecting the breast and liver.
The advisory emphasizes that even moderate drinking may raise cancer risk, challenging the notion that alcohol has health benefits.
To combat this issue, the Surgeon General proposed updated labeling on alcoholic beverages to include explicit cancer warnings,
reassessment of consumption guidelines, and expanded education campaigns.
These recommendations mirror strategies used to reduce tobacco -related illnesses.
They aim to raise awareness of alcohol's role as the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the U .S., following tobacco and obesity.
The advisory comes as younger generations increasingly favor non -alcoholic options, driven by growing recognition of alcohol's health risks.
However, less than half of U .S. adults understand the link between drinking and cancer.
This underscores the need for enhanced public awareness inititives.