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The Times of India
The Times of India
Lifestyle
Smita Mishra | etimes.in

Drinking and Cancer: The risks beyond the liver

Alcohol consumption is traditionally associated with liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. However, a lesser-known fact is that alcohol is linked not only to various other health issues but also to a wide range of cancers.

According to the government’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020–2025, individuals who do not drink alcohol should not start drinking for any reason, as there is strong scientific consensus that alcohol consumption can cause several types of cancer.

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