Alcohol consumption is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the UnitedStates, after tobacco and obesity, according to the surgeongeneral's advisory. For some cancers, including ...
“Alcohol is a well-established, preventable cause of cancer responsible for about 100,000 cases of cancer and 20,000 cancer deaths annually in the UnitedStates," U.S. SurgeonGeneral Dr.
Alcohol use remains one of the most preventable risk factors for cancer. And even moderate alcohol consumption – one or fewer drinks per day – may elevate cancer risk for some types, such as breast, ...