Most Americans Unaware Alcohol Raises Cancer Risk
Source: www.octodaydispatch.com Key Points: Alcohol and cancer risk awareness is low: Only 37.1% of U.S. adults know alcohol raises cancer risk, showing a major public health gap. Unequal awareness: Drinkers and less educated groups are least aware of the alcohol–cancer link. Need for education: Experts urge stronger awareness campaigns to cut preventable cancer cases. HOUSTON, Nov. 5, 2025 — More than half of U.S. adults do not know that drinking alcohol increases cancer risk, according to a new study from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Researchers say the findings highlight a major gap in public health awareness about alcohol and cancer risk, which could hinder efforts to prevent alcohol-related cancers. The study, published Oct. 30 in JAMA Oncology, found that only 37.1% of American adults recognized that alcohol raises cancer risk. Another 52.9% were unaware or uncertain, and 1% believed alcohol actually lowers the risk. Lead author Sanjay Shete, Ph.D., professo...