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The Canadian Cancer Society says drinking about three drinks a day could double the risk of developing cancer of the mouth, pharynx, larynx and esophagus, and increase the risk of colorectal and breast cancer by one-and-a-half times.

Brandon Purcell, the Canadian Cancer Society's advocacy manager of prevention and early detection, said research shows more than half of Canadians are unaware of alcohol's link to cancer.

"It's about the right of Canadians to know," he said.

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[–] howrar@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

One one hand, it'll probably be pretty effective at reducing alcohol consumption. On the other hand, it does so by making it less effective at the task of stress reduction (how can I possibly relax with a loud reminder that I'm giving myself cancer every time I have a drink?). Now if this change can be accompanied by somehow making every day life less stressful, that would be nice.

[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 weeks ago

it’ll probably be pretty effective at reducing alcohol consumption.

Unlikely. Warnings on cigarettes did nothing. Making smoking in public diffficult had a far greater effect.