Post Reports Will I get cancer from drinking alcohol?
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Jan 7, 2025 Join Rachel Siegel and Fenit Nirappil, a public health reporter at The Washington Post, as they dive into the alarming links between alcohol and cancer. They discuss the Surgeon General's call for warning labels on alcohol products and the shocking statistics revealing alcohol as a leading preventable cancer cause. Nirappil breaks down the science behind these risks and examines if reducing alcohol intake could actually lessen cancer risks. The conversation also highlights the implications of the World Health Organization's report on alcohol consumption.
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Dry January Anecdote
- Rachel Siegel mentions friends trying dry January report positive changes.
- These include better sleep and increased energy levels.
Alcohol and Cancer Risk
- Alcohol increases cancer risk for breast, colorectum, esophagus, liver, mouth, throat, and voice box.
- The risk increases with higher alcohol consumption, with some cancers affected by even low intake.
How Alcohol Causes Cancer
- Alcohol breaks down in the body, causing DNA damage that increases cancer risk.
- It also alters hormonal levels, potentially leading to cancers like breast cancer.