New studies revealed a significant lack of public awareness regarding alcohol's carcinogenic properties, despite its established link to several types of cancer. According to a 2025 report by the U.S. Surgeon General's office, less than half of Americans recognize alcohol as a carcinogen, compared to 91% for radiation and 89% for tobacco, Time reported. A more recent 2025 study from JAMA Oncology found that nearly 53% of Americans do not know whether alcohol has any link to cancer at all.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists seven cancers with known increased incidence due to alcohol consumption, Time reported. These include cancers of the mouth, throat, larynx, esophagus, liver, colon, rectum, and breast.
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