Did You Know Alcohol Can Cause Cancer? Here’s What You Need to Know...

•⁠ ⁠*Alcohol is a major cause of cancer and leads to about 100,000 cancer cases and 20,000 deaths in the U.S. each year.

•⁠ ⁠Many people don’t know that alcohol can cause cancer, even though this has been known since the 1980s.

•⁠ ⁠Drinking alcohol increases the risk of at least seven types of cancer: breast (in women), colorectal, esophagus, liver, mouth, throat, and voice box.

•⁠ ⁠Even one drink a day can raise the risk of certain cancers like breast and mouth cancer.

•⁠ ⁠Alcohol breaks down into a harmful substance called acetaldehyde, which can damage DNA and cause cancer.

•⁠ ⁠The more alcohol you drink, the higher your risk of cancer.

•⁠ ⁠Public awareness is low—less than half of Americans know alcohol is a cancer risk.

•⁠ ⁠Health experts recommend updating alcohol warning labels to include cancer risks.

•⁠ ⁠Reducing alcohol intake or quitting can lower cancer risk.

•⁠ ⁠People should consider their drinking habits and seek help if needed.