Be aware of the latest warning to alcoholics: Explainer 06 Jan

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epa11804420 A person shops for alcohol at a liquor store in Los Angeles, California, USA, 03 January 2025. The US surgeon general issued a new advisory warning on 03 January about the link between alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk, pushing for alcohol labels to be more visible and include a warning about the increased risk of cancer EPA/ALLISON DINNER Source: EPA / ALLISON DINNER/EPA

The United States' top doctor is calling for cancer warnings to be displayed on the country's alcoholic beverages.It's now sparking questions about whether Australia should consider similar measures. Listen to SBS explainer for more information.



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