00:00Did you know that just one drink a day could raise your cancer risk? Yep, according to the National
00:05Cancer Institute, alcohol is linked to seven types of cancer, including the deadliest kinds.
00:10For women, drinking eight glasses of wine per week can raise the chances of throat and mouth
00:15cancer up to five times more than non-drinkers. Men aren't safe either minus 15 or more drinks
00:21a week gives them similar risks. Alcohol acts as an irritant in your mouth and throat,
00:25damaging cells and making them more vulnerable to other cancer-causing agents.
00:30It doesn't stop there. Moderate drinking can raise the risk of breast cancer in women by 1.23
00:36times and colorectal cancer by 1.2 times. But don't panic if you enjoy a drink here and there.
00:42Experts like Professor Sir David Spiegelhalter remind us that moderation is key.
00:47While no amount of alcohol is technically safe, it's important to be aware of the risks.
00:51So think twice about your next drink. Stay informed. Stay healthy.
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