Even if consumed in small amounts, it increases the risk of several types of cancer, the Cancer Society says. The organisation is launching a new campaign on alcohol and cancer risk this week. Lawrence Smith/Stuff Many Kiwis are unaware alcohol can cause a whole raft of cancers, the Cancer Society says. * Eight proven lifestyle changes that will lower your cancer risk* Fears declining adolescent use of alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis has plateaued, and could reverseThe Cancer Society recently surveyed more than 800 people about their awareness of the link between alcohol and cancer. More than a third believed “small regular use” of alcohol was “safe” in terms of cancer risk.

Source: Stuff May 17, 2022 01:25 UTC