"Alcohol use is now the third leading preventable cause of cancer, after tobacco and obesity. There are 13,500 alcohol-related traffic fatalities each year (yes, alcohol kills more people with cancer than cars). Globally, the World Health Organization estimates 2.6 million alcohol-related deaths each year, including 700,000 from alcohol-related violence. Alcohol increases the chances of unprotected sex, which is why alcohol is also connected to higher rates of STDs. This troubling data underscores that no amount can be considered truly safe."
"Fifty-four percent of U.S. adults report drinking alcohol, a low not seen since polling began in 1939. This number has dropped steadily over the past two decades, and the decline has accelerated in recent years. Younger adults are now less likely to drink than older adults, reversing a long-standing generational pattern. Today, many younger adults are opting out entirely, citing mental health, sleep, fitness, and long-term well-being as reasons."
On January 3, 2025, the Surgeon General's report linked alcohol to an estimated 100,000 cancer cases and 20,000 cancer-related deaths annually in the U.S. Alcohol use ranks as the third leading preventable cause of cancer after tobacco and obesity. The U.S. experiences about 13,500 alcohol-related traffic fatalities each year. The World Health Organization estimates 2.6 million alcohol-related deaths globally annually, including 700,000 from alcohol-related violence. Alcohol increases the likelihood of unprotected sex and higher STD rates. Gallup polling shows 54% of U.S. adults currently drink, a historic low, with younger adults driving a decline and often avoiding alcohol for mental health, sleep, fitness, and long-term well-being. Fifty-three percent of Americans now view even moderate drinking as unhealthy.
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