Alcohol & Cancer Awareness
RESEARCH & STATISTICS ON ALCOHOL’S POTENTIAL IMPACT ON CANCER DEVELOPMENT
Alcohol Causes Cancer
In 1988, researchers determined alcohol causes cancer in humans. Learn more about what types of cancer are involved and how this occurs in the body.
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How Much Alcohol Causes Cancer?
Any amount of alcohol consumption can increase your risk of cancer. Even moderate drinkers, or those who consume fewer than 1.4 drinks per day, can develop alcohol-attributable cancer.
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What Does the Public Know?
If you did not know about the correlation between alcohol and cancer, you are not alone. Find out more about what the public knows and common misconceptions about the connection.
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Are We Being Mislead?
Researchers can minimize the risk of cancer by manipulating how a study is created. Learn more about how a recent study was cancelled after the study design and funding came in to question.