The Surgeon General of the United States has made a big statement on the health risks associated with alcohol consumption. He has suggested that cancer warnings should be displayed on liquor bottles like cigarettes.
The Surgeon General of the United States has made a big statement on the health risks associated with alcohol consumption. He has suggested that cancer warnings should be displayed on liquor bottles like cigarettes. This warning highlights the direct link between the rapidly increasing cancer cases worldwide and alcohol consumption.
Researchers say that ethanol present in alcohol goes into the body and turns into acetaldehyde. It is a chemical that can damage DNA and promote cancer. In addition, alcohol also weakens the body's ability to repair cells.
Types of cancers that can be caused by alcohol: Cancer of the mouth, throat and liver.
* Breast cancer, especially in women.
* Colon and rectal cancer.
According to the American Cancer Society, people who regularly consume alcohol increase the risk of these diseases manifold.
Experts say that whether alcohol is taken in small quantities or in excess, it definitely affects the body. Those who think that 'moderate drinking' will do no harm should know that every sip affects the body's DNA.
The surgeon general has appealed to alcohol manufacturers to put clear health warnings on their products. He says that if people know that alcohol can cause cancer, they can reduce their intake.
Even in countries like
India, alcohol consumption is increasing rapidly. To control this situation, it is important that the government and health institutions make people aware. Given the rising cases of cancer, putting warnings on liquor bottles can prove to be an effective step.
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