U.S. surgeon general explains why he’s calling for cancer warnings on alcohol

Alcohol is the 3rd leading avoidable reason for cancer cells in the United States behind tobacco use and excessive weight. Alcohol intake adds to roughly 100,000 cancer instances and 20,000 deaths yearly. A brand-new advisory claims liquors need to have a caution label regarding the risks. Amna Nawaz went over extra with U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy.

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