VIDEO – DRINKING TOO MUCH! –
June 6, 2025 – In January 2025, the US Surgeon General released an important advisory that “highlights alcohol use as a leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States, contributing to nearly 100,000 cancer cases and about 20,000 cancer deaths each year.” However, the advisory also noted that approximately 72% of American adults drink alcohol at least once a week, and fewer than half realize that alcohol use contributes to an increase in cancer risk.
In this video, we will explore the research linking alcohol to gastrointestinal (GI) cancers and suggest ways that physicians and public health experts can help individuals dramatically reduce their alcohol consumption. Through careful discussions in the clinic and public health initiatives, we can hopefully prevent many cancer deaths related to alcohol use.
