(FreePressBeacon.com) – In a new advisory from U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, which is raising eyebrows across the nation, he has issued a groundbreaking warning: there is no safe amount of alcohol consumption.
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A clarion call for health-conscious citizens, Murthy’s bold move suggests a revision in how we think about alcohol—a step that could reshape public perceptions and behavioral norms.
The advisory aligns alcohol with seven types of cancer, urging risk warnings on bottles.
Alcohol has long been socially accepted, yet many Americans remain oblivious to its significant health threats.
Research reveals that alcohol is the third most common preventable cause of cancer after tobacco and obesity, increasing the risk of several cancers, including breast and liver.
Alarmingly, most people are unaware of this risk. It’s time for America to wake up to the reality of alcohol-related dangers.
Globally, steps are being taken to address these risks.
Countries like Ireland and South Korea are mandating cancer warnings on alcohol labels.
Canada has revised its consumption limits, with the U.S. potentially following suit.
A movement is underway to reassess U.S. recommendations and bolster public education.
“For years, the AMA has said that alcohol consumption at any level, not just heavy alcohol use or addictive alcohol use, is a modifiable risk factor for cancer. And yet, despite decades of compelling evidence of this connection, too many in the public remain unaware of alcohol’s risk,” said Bruce Scott, President of the American Medical Association, cited by NBC News.
Murthy’s advisory could shake the alcohol industry to its core, evidenced by the drop in share prices of U.S.-listed beverage companies.
Reassessment of alcohol warnings in the U.S. would necessitate a Congressional act, highlighting the need for serious legislative action.
The World Health Organization classifies alcohol as a “Group 1” carcinogen, putting it in the same category as tobacco and asbestos.
This truth demands a cultural shift, akin to the stance on smoking.
Contrary to everything-in-moderation, there is no safe level of drinking, according to the new advisory. https://t.co/1zthh9Ilrp
•Alcohol is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the US, after tobacco and obesity. It’s responsible for ~20,000 fatal cases each year,…
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Despite the overwhelming evidence, it appears the Surgeon General’s advisory might face resistance due to robust cultural ties to alcohol.
Yet, the facts remain undeniable: reducing alcohol can lead to life-changing benefits, including reduced cancer risk and overall improved well-being.
Murthy and health professionals stress moderation and awareness.
As these concerns echo through society, the advisory serves as a reminder of our individual and collective responsibility to make informed choices and protect public health.
“The safest thing for all sorts of health outcomes, not just cancer, is no alcohol consumption. But, of course, not many people go that route, because alcohol is such an important, central part of our social and cultural customs,” says Paul Gilbert, an associate professor at the University of Iowa College of Public Health.
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