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The Real Dangers of Alcohol

Alcohol has been designated a #1 preventative cancer causer by the World Health Organization (WHO) and by Health Canada, along with asbestos, radiation and tobacco. The WHO published a statement in The Lancet that there is “no safe amount of alcohol consumption that is safe for our health”, particularly during pregnancy. Alcohol causes at least 7 types of cancer, including the liver (cirrhosis), bowel, and breast cancer. The risk of developing cancer increases substantially the more alcohol that is consumed. Binge drinking raises alcohol levels quickly for men (4-5) drinks, women (3 -4 drinks) to (0.08 %) within two hours.

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