Eurocare warns of alcohol-related cancer risks
Montag 2. Juli 2012 von htm
The European Alcohol Policy Alliance has launched a new website to flag up the risks associated with alcohol consumption and cancer.
Alcohol is a carcinogenic (cancer causing) substance, yet only 1 in 5 people are aware of the risks that alcohol can bring. 10% of the total cancers in males and 3% of the total cancers in females are thought to be associated with alcohol consumption. A range of cancers are linked to alcohol, including liver cancer and prostate cancer. Any alcohol can increase the risk, so there isn’t a „safer“ alcoholic drink to gravitate to. …
(Source: Eurocare, 07/02/12)
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