Alcohol is a major cause of cancer in Europe, with over 111,000 new cases in the EU in 2020. Experts advocate for stronger government policies to reduce alcohol consumption, which could prevent thousands of cancer cases and deaths annually. The WHO highlights the economic burden of alcohol-related cancers, costing billions. Alcohol is linked to at least seven types of cancer, and even moderate drinking contributes to new cases. Strategies such as higher taxes and restrictions on alcohol sales are recommended to lower consumption and cancer risk. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)