This article explores the link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk. It highlights recent research findings showing a correlation between increased alcohol intake and several types of cancer. While acknowledging the cultural acceptance of alcohol, the author emphasizes the need for greater public awareness about its carcinogenic effects.
‘Oncologists have long regarded alcohol and cancer as partners in crime but have not often said so, perhaps loath to question an entrenched part of the culture and be labelled a killjoy.’‘Oncologists have long regarded alcohol and cancer as partners in crime but have not often said so, perhaps loath to question an entrenched part of the culture and be labelled a killjoy.
Oncologists have long regarded alcohol and cancer as partners in crime but have not often said so, perhaps loath to question an entrenched part of the culture and be labelled a killjoy. Given that 16% of Australians are estimated to consume more than two standard drinks a day on average, these figures are of public health significance.
The surgeon general is right to lament the low public awareness of alcohol being a carcinogen. Reversing this would be arduous enough on its own without also having to combat the common belief that “a bit” of alcohol is good for the heart.good for the heart and is a major risk factor for common forms of cardiovascular disease including hypertension, atrial fibrillation and heart failure.
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