General · 2 July 2026
Alcohol linked to millions of deaths yearly
Alcohol is deeply embedded in social life globally, despite its serious health risks contributing to millions of deaths each year. The World Health Organization classifies it as a Group 1 carcinogen, like tobacco and asbestos, but fewer than half of Americans realise the cancer link. Newer evidence challenges assumptions about "safe drinking," showing even moderate amounts carry risks beyond addiction and injury.
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