The US surgeon general has issued a new advisory linking alcohol consumption to an increased risk of cancer.

At least seven types of cancer have been found to increase the incidence of cancer.

The US surgeon general has issued a new advisory linking alcohol consumption to an increased risk of cancer.

A new advisory from the U.S. surgeon general warns of the cancer risks associated with alcohol consumption.

On Wednesday, Dr. Vivek Murthy released guidance based on research linking alcohol to at least seven types of cancer.

The advisory states that cancer can increase the likelihood of developing throat, liver, esophageal, mouth, larynx (voice box), and colorectal cancers.

Drinking alcohol and cancer — The U.S. surgeon general has released a new advisory warning of alcohol-related cancer risk. (iStock)

The majority of Americans are unaware that alcohol is a well-established, preventable cause of cancer responsible for about 100,000 cases of cancer and 20,000 cancer deaths annually in the United States, which is greater than the 13,500 alcohol-associated traffic crash fatalities per year in the U.S., said Murthy in the advisory.

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"We can take steps to increase awareness of alcohol's cancer risk and minimize harm, as outlined in this Advisory."

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