Underestimated risk

Alcohol: the risk of cancer increases with every sip

Hardly anyone thinks about the consequences of regular alcohol consumption.

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Whether it's a birthday, wedding or simply passing an exam - there is plenty of alcohol on many occasions in Austria. After all, it's a tradition. Yet abstinence would be highly advisable: apart from any hangovers the morning after, "spirits" massively increase the risk of developing certain types of cancer.

Even small amounts of alcohol can be dangerous for the human body. However, most people do not even suspect this, as the latest US studies show. Over 50 percent of those surveyed said they did not know that alcoholic drinks increase the risk of cancer. Yet alcohol consumption is responsible for around 800,000 cases of cancer worldwide every year. What about your personal risk?