Alcohol consumption is a normalized part of our culture and communities, but the troubling reality is that alcohol is also a significant contributor to death and disability nationwide. Let’s focus on cancer alone — evidence shows that regular alcohol consumption over time, even at low levels, increases your cancer risk. That’s why Canada’s Low Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines (LRDG) are so important. Health guidelines need to keep pace with our learning. Please read the new proposed guidelines and then share your voice.

Source: thestar September 23, 2022 06:37 UTC