Canadians Don’t Know Risks of Moderate Alcohol Consumption, Cancer Warning Labels Needed: Study
The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) has released a new report that shows no amount of alcohol is safe, among other findings. This has increased the pressure on the government to put cancer warnings on alcohol as experts state that most Canadians don’t know the risks involved in consuming even moderate amounts.
The 2011 Low Risk Drinking Guidelines recommended up to 15 drinks for men and 10 drinks for women per week to reduce long-term health risks. Now, a new study by CCSA has challenged these guidelines and pointed out that no amount of alcohol is safe. It also noted that consuming any more than two drinks a week can be risky.
The new study found that three-to-six drinks a week increases the risk of developing certain cancers, including colorectal and breast cancer. Consuming more than seven drinks a week increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. Every additional drink increases the danger.
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