Surgeon general issues advisory on link between alcohol and cancer

The video discusses the potential for alcohol warning labels similar to those on cigarettes, requiring Congress approval. The US Surgeon General links alcohol consumption to increased cancer risks, including breast and colorectum cancer, and calls for updated warning labels. Experts emphasize the need for public awareness, noting alcohol as a leading cause of preventable cancer. Despite the Surgeon General's advisory, legislative action is needed to change labels. The Beer Institute supports responsible consumption, urging moderation.

How many cases of cancer and deaths are attributed to alcohol consumption each year in the US?

What actions would need to be taken to add a warning label on alcohol?