Call for cancer warnings on alcoholic beverages
The U.S. surgeon general is leading a new push to bring awareness on the serious health risks of drinking alcohol.
America's surgeon general calls for cancer warnings on alcoholic beverages
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy on Friday released a new advisory on alcohol and cancer risk, outlining the direct link between the two.
Surgeon General calls for cancer risk warning on beverages with alcohol
Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory Friday about alcohol and cancer risk and called for changes to beverage warning labels.
What to Know: Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warning Label on Alcoholic Beverages
The current warning label reads as follows:“GOVERNMENT WARNING: (1) According to the Surgeon General, women should not drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects. (2) Consumption of alcoholic beverages impairs your ability to drive a car or operate machinery, and may cause health problems.”
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U.S. Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warnings on Alcoholic Beverages
Dr. Vivek Murthy said alcoholic beverages should carry cancer warnings to increase awareness that the drinks are a leading cause of preventable cancers.
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Surgeon General calls for cancer warnings on alcoholic beverages
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called for the U.S. to adopt warning labels on alcoholic beverages similar to the ones ...