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New Poll: Only 1 in 3 Link Alcohol to Cancer

“Individuals who drink alcohol were more likely to believe that alcohol consumption has no effect on cancer risk, which is alarming, given the growing burden of alcohol-related cancers in the United States."

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A survey involving 6,793 US adults revealed only 37.1% recognized the cancer risk linked to alcohol consumption. Among respondents, many were unsure, with over half unaware of any connection. Factors influencing these beliefs included recent alcohol use, lower education levels, and tendencies to minimize cancer preventability. The study highlights a concerning gap in awareness, with a significant proportion of smokers and individuals with limited education denying any effect of alcohol on cancer risk, despite increasing rates of alcohol-related cancers in the U.S.

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New Poll: Only 1 in 3 Link Alcohol to Cancer

“Individuals who drink alcohol were more likely to believe that alcohol consumption has no effect on cancer risk, which is alarming, given the growing burden of alcohol-related cancers in the United States."

  • by Stanley Gajete

  • November 4, 2025

  • 4 min

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