U.S. Surgeon General Issues New Advisory on Link Between …
Jan 3, 2025 · Washington, D.C. – Today, United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released a new Surgeon General’s Advisory on Alcohol and Cancer Risk, outlining the direct link between alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk. Alcohol consumption is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States, after tobacco and obesity ...
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's alcohol warning comes amid …
Jan 4, 2025 · U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy's new Advisory on Alcohol and Cancer Risk outlining a direct link between drinking alcohol and increased risk of developing seven types of cancer was...
Given the profound consequences of loneliness and isolation, we have an opportunity, and an obligation, to make the same investments in addressing social connection that we have made in addressing tobacco use, obesity, and the addiction crisis. This Surgeon General’s Advisory shows us how to build more connected lives and a more connected society.
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy: Efforts & Challenges in ...
Sep 24, 2023 · Hear from U.S Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy as he dives into pressing public health topics and challenges today – including nutrition, food additives, social media and mental health, combatting the crisis of social isolation and more.
Alcohol Causes Cancer Just Like Cigarettes: US Surgeon General ...
Jan 3, 2025 · Dr. Vivek Murthy, the US surgeon general, released a report warning that alcohol can cause cancer. It's the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the US, after tobacco and obesity, he said.
U.S. surgeon general explains why he’s calling for cancer ... - PBS
Jan 3, 2025 · Amna Nawaz discussed more with U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. Alcohol is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States behind tobacco use and obesity.
Why U.S. surgeon general wants cancer warning labels on alcohol
Jan 3, 2025 · U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is calling on Congress to require health warning labels that inform consumers about the link between alcohol consumption and the risk of cancer.
US surgeon general calls for cancer warnings on alcohol - USA …
Jan 3, 2025 · According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, alcohol consumption is the third-leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States, after tobacco and obesity. And according to...
Nov 8, 2024 · and obesity. 1. In 2019, an estimated 96,730 cancer cases were related to alcohol consumption including 42,400 in men and 54,330 in women. This translates to nearly 1 million preventable cancer cases over ten years in the U.S. The largest burden of alcohol-related cancer in the U.S. is for breast cancer in women with an estimated
Surgeon General calls for cancer risk warning on beverages with …
Jan 4, 2025 · Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory Friday about alcohol and cancer risk and called for changes to beverage warning labels. ... after tobacco and obesity. "Alcohol is a well-established ...