The Surgeon General's report shows a strong consensus among scientists that alcohol is a known cause of cancer, not just a risk factor. It emphasizes the direct links.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer classified alcoholic beverages as group 1 carcinogens, indicating an established cause of cancer alongside tobacco and ionizing radiation.
Alcohol's metabolic byproducts are classified as carcinogens, and it plays a role in increasing estrogen levels, which is linked to breast cancer among other risks.
Every year, there are about 100,000 cases of cancer attributed to alcohol consumption in the U.S., resulting in an estimated 20,000 alcohol-related cancer deaths.
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