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Surgeon General Warns: Alcohol Is Third Cancer Risk

1/10/2025

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U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has issued a stark warning: alcohol consumption is a major contributor to cancer, now the third leading preventable cause in the nation. His advisory urges updated health warnings on all alcoholic beverages, highlighting the heightened risk for women and the urgent need for awareness about this critical health issue.

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U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has issued a stark warning: alcohol consumption is a major contributor to cancer, now the third leading preventable cause in the nation. His advisory urges updated health warnings on all alcoholic beverages, highlighting the heightened risk for women and the urgent need for awareness about this critical health issue.