The World Health Organization (WHO) urges governments to introduce cigarette-style warning labels on alcohol, highlighting its connection to various cancers. Cancer charities support this proposal, emphasizing that many people lack awareness about alcohol causing seven types of cancer, including breast and bowel. The World Cancer Research Fund advocates for standardized warnings globally, noting that alcohol is exempt from mandatory labeling in most regions. With Ireland set to implement these labels soon, experts call for action to increase public awareness about the risks of heavy drinking and encourage informed choices.
"Cans and bottles of alcohol should carry cigarette-style labels warning that drinking increases the risk of cancer, according to the World Health Organization (WHO)."
"Currently, alcohol is exempt from any mandatory warning labels in most countries, which is of great concern given how few people are aware of the links between alcohol and cancer."
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