This Cancer Prevention Action Week (23–29 June), County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) is supporting Balance’s new campaign: Let’s Talk About Alcohol and Cancer.
While many people are aware that smoking causes cancer, far fewer realise that drinking alcohol - even at low levels - can increase the risk of at least seven types of cancer, including breast, bowel, mouth, and throat cancers.
The facts:
- Any regular alcohol consumption can raise your cancer risk.
- Alcohol is linked to more than 200 health conditions, including heart disease and liver disease.
- Cutting back can help you feel better, improve your mental health, and lose weight.
How to reduce your risk:
- Stay within the recommended 14 units per week (that’s about 6 pints of lager, 6 medium glasses of wine, or 6 double spirits).
- Take at least three alcohol-free days each week to give your body time to recover.
Want to see how your drinking habits add up? Try the quick and confidential quiz at ReduceMyRisk.tv and explore simple ways to cut down.
