Sheril KirshenbaumJan 3, 2025

Alcohol consumption is the 3rd leading preventable cause of cancer.

Risk communication scientists have been talking about this for a long time, but it’s v interesting to see this as the top headline at NYT. It’s about time. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/03/health/alcohol-surgeon-general-warning.html?unlocked_article_code=1.mU4.pNJV.R5903V-Md-27&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&tgrp=off #science #health

U.S. Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warnings on Alcohol

Dr. Vivek Murthy’s report cites studies linking alcoholic beverages to at least seven malignancies, including breast cancer. But to add warning labels, Congress would have to act.

The New York Times
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@Sheril It's also the one that isn't just socially acceptable, but actively pushed. We've stopped pretending that smoking is "cool", but drinking alcohol is something you "have to do as a real adult" in most cultures and media.
Jan 3, 2025 at 6:57pmWeb