Cancer Research UK Warns Alcohol Causes 7 Cancers Even in Small Amounts
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Updated · The Mirror · Jul 7
Cancer Research UK Warns Alcohol Causes 7 Cancers Even in Small Amounts
2 articles · Updated · The Mirror · Jul 7
Summary
Cancer Research UK said alcohol causes seven types of cancer and warned that all alcoholic drinks raise risk because the alcohol itself damages the body.
The charity said risk rises even with small amounts and urged people to drink less, stressing that cutting back can reduce cancer risk.
Its guidance points to breast, bowel, mouth, liver and throat cancers, while the NHS also says there is no completely safe drinking level.
NHS advice labels under 14 units a week as low-risk rather than safe, and says regularly exceeding that over 10 to 20 years can lead to cancer and other serious illnesses.