Should warning labels on alcohol include cancer risk?

report shows that consuming alcohol could increase your risk of at least seven types of cancer now Health officials want to take action 22 news reporter Victoria buddy joins us live in studio with the new advisory from the US Surgeon General Nick the nation's top doctor is calling for risk warning labels on alcoholic beverages following new data he says those labels would emphasize how alcohol increases your risk of cancer if you don't have your health you don't have anything so I prioritize it as much as possible the US Surgeon General releasing an advisory Friday regarding the link between alcohol and cancer he is calling on Congress to require Health warnings on alcoholic beverages following new research the proposed labels would State how consuming alcohol increases your risk of several types of cancer many starting the new year off strong as they participate in dry January when you don't drink alcohol for the entire month I already gave up alcohol two years ago this upcoming year just to work out according to the surgeon general's advisory consuming any type of alcohol increases your risk of at least seven types of cancer among them breast mouth liver and colon cancer people starting off the new year with new goals putting their health first I like to say fit it's good for my mind it's good for my body it just makes me feel good about myself Fitness is important because it helps with your mental health and then it also helps you achieve your goals people are being asked to consume wisely drinking alcohol Remains the third preventable cause of cancer in the country behind tobacco and obesity Congress would be required to act on the proposed warning labels those have not been updated since 1988 the Surgeon General says alcohol contributes to 100,000 cancer cases and 20,000 cancer deaths every year working for you Victoria buddy 22 News