The article explores the historical context of Finland's 'Sober January' campaign in 1942 aimed at reducing alcohol use during wartime. In contrast, modern sobriety initiatives like Dry January have shifted focus towards health benefits. The recent advisory from Dr. Vivek Murthy about alcohol's cancer risks highlights the need for increased awareness and preventive measures. Many countries are introducing health warning labels on alcoholic beverages, but the challenge remains to change the ingrained social norms around alcohol consumption despite the known risks over decades of research.
There's a large background of information on alcohol and health that's accumulated over the last not 10 years, but 50 years.
Alcohol is a well-established, preventable cause of cancer responsible for about 100,000 cases of cancer and 20,000 cancer deaths annually.
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