The Canadian Cancer Society says drinking about three drinks a day could double the risk of developing cancer of the mouth, pharynx, larynx and esophagus, and increase the risk of colorectal and breast cancer by one-and-a-half times.

Brandon Purcell, the Canadian Cancer Society’s advocacy manager of prevention and early detection, said research shows more than half of Canadians are unaware of alcohol’s link to cancer.

“It’s about the right of Canadians to know,” he said.

  • Lyra_Lycan@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    3 days ago

    Do it. The Western countries alienated tobacco products massively using tactics like images of graphic organ destruction on packaging.

    Alcohol is just as likely to be fatal if abused. the fact that many places outlaw marijuana but not alcohol is baffling hypocrisy