{"id":21718,"date":"2025-04-02T22:53:01","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T22:53:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/?p=21718"},"modified":"2026-03-24T17:34:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T17:34:04","slug":"awareness-of-alcohols-cancer-risk-rises-among-americans-new-survey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/awareness-of-alcohols-cancer-risk-rises-among-americans-new-survey\/","title":{"rendered":"Awareness of Alcohol&#8217;s Cancer Risk Rises Among Americans: New Survey"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-blockquote uagb-block-e7eb3fc3 uagb-blockquote__skin-border uagb-blockquote__stack-img-none\"><blockquote class=\"uagb-blockquote\"><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__content\">A recent survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center shows a significant rise in public awareness about the cancer risks associated with alcohol consumption, with more than half of Americans understanding the connection.<\/div><footer><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__author-wrap uagb-blockquote__author-at-left\"><\/div><\/footer><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0dfbf163 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div style=\"font-size:16px;\" class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\">The University Network<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share uagb-social-share__outer-wrap uagb-social-share__layout-horizontal uagb-block-ee584a31\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-ec619ce7\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"facebook\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M504 256C504 119 393 8 256 8S8 119 8 256c0 123.8 90.69 226.4 209.3 245V327.7h-63V256h63v-54.64c0-62.15 37-96.48 93.67-96.48 27.14 0 55.52 4.84 55.52 4.84v61h-31.28c-30.8 0-40.41 19.12-40.41 38.73V256h68.78l-11 71.69h-57.78V501C413.3 482.4 504 379.8 504 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-32d99934\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"twitter\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M389.2 48h70.6L305.6 224.2 487 464H345L233.7 318.6 106.5 464H35.8L200.7 275.5 26.8 48H172.4L272.9 180.9 389.2 48zM364.4 421.8h39.1L151.1 88h-42L364.4 421.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-1d136f14\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"linkedin\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 32H31.9C14.3 32 0 46.5 0 64.3v383.4C0 465.5 14.3 480 31.9 480H416c17.6 0 32-14.5 32-32.3V64.3c0-17.8-14.4-32.3-32-32.3zM135.4 416H69V202.2h66.5V416zm-33.2-243c-21.3 0-38.5-17.3-38.5-38.5S80.9 96 102.2 96c21.2 0 38.5 17.3 38.5 38.5 0 21.3-17.2 38.5-38.5 38.5zm282.1 243h-66.4V312c0-24.8-.5-56.7-34.5-56.7-34.6 0-39.9 27-39.9 54.9V416h-66.4V202.2h63.7v29.2h.9c8.9-16.8 30.6-34.5 62.9-34.5 67.2 0 79.7 44.3 79.7 101.9V416z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Awareness among Americans regarding the link between alcohol consumption and an elevated risk of cancer has significantly increased, according to a new survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the University of Pennsylvania. The survey found that more than half of U.S. adults now recognize that regularly consuming alcohol can elevate cancer risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conducted between Jan. 30 and Feb. 10, 2025, the survey included responses from over 1,700 U.S. adults. It revealed that 56% of participants believe regular alcohol consumption raises the chances of developing cancer \u2014 a substantial increase from 40% in a similar survey conducted in September 2024. Concurrently, the percentage of individuals who think alcohol has no effect on cancer risk dropped from 20% to 16%, and those uncertain about the risks decreased from 40% to 26%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This change in public perception follows a recent advisory issued by U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy on Jan. 3, 2025. The advisory called for updated warning labels on alcoholic beverages to inform consumers about the increased risk of developing at least seven types of cancer, including breast, colon and liver cancer. The Surgeon General&#8217;s advisory garnered widespread media coverage, enhancing public awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Our data suggest that the Surgeon General\u2019s synthesis of the science showing that alcohol consumption increases one\u2019s risk of cancer got traction,&#8221; Kathleen Hall Jamieson, director of the Annenberg Public Policy Center, said in a news release. &#8220;The Surgeon General\u2019s impact is a reminder that what health officials communicate about science can affect behavior.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite multiple reports on the topic in recent months, the survey showed that the Surgeon General\u2019s warning was the most recognized. Nearly half of the respondents (48%) reported having seen or heard at least one report about the health impacts of alcohol, with 46% specifically mentioning the Surgeon General\u2019s advisory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In December 2024, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) published a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalacademies.org\/news\/2024\/12\/new-report-reviews-evidence-on-moderate-alcohol-consumption-and-health-impacts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">report<\/a> reviewing the relationship between moderate alcohol consumption and health outcomes, including cancer, cardiovascular disease and mortality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stopalcoholabuse.gov\/media\/pdf\/Report-on-Alcohol-Intake-and-Health.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Another report<\/a> by U.S. health agencies, led by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in January 2025, reiterated that even moderate drinking carries health risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The survey also explored the impact of these reports on social behavior. Nearly 1 in 3 respondents who were aware of the reports indicated they would be less likely to accept an alcoholic drink in social settings. However, 61% said their drinking behavior would remain unchanged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These findings underscore the importance of effective communication by health officials. Continued public education efforts are essential to changing behaviors and reducing the incidence of alcohol-related health issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more comprehensive insights, you can access the full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.annenbergpublicpolicycenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/w23-toplines-alcohol-v2.pdf\">topline<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.annenbergpublicpolicycenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/APPC-National-Survey-Wave-23_Methods-Report_021425.pdf\">methods report<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.annenbergpublicpolicycenter.org\/awareness-grows-of-cancer-risk-from-alcohol-consumption\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Annenberg Public Policy Center, University of Pennsylvania<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Awareness among Americans regarding the link between alcohol consumption and an elevated risk of cancer has significantly increased, according to a new survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the University of Pennsylvania. The survey found that more than half of U.S. adults now recognize that regularly consuming alcohol can elevate cancer risk. 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