Alcohol Consumption Significantly Raises Cancer Risk, No Safe Limit

Multiple studies affirm a strong link between alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk, with no safe limit. This applies globally, particularly in India, where even low intake heightens oral cancer risk, especially when combined with tobacco.

• Alcohol classified as Group 1 carcinogen by WHO and IARC.
• No safe level of alcohol consumption for cancer prevention.
• Increases risk of at least seven types of cancer, including breast and colorectal.
• Indian studies link even low alcohol intake to heightened mouth cancer risk.
• Combined alcohol and tobacco use drastically escalates cancer risk.
• Globally, alcohol attributed to significant number of new cancer cases annually.

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