The Cancer Council approves Australian guidelines for reducing the health risks of drinking alcohol

The National Health and Medical Research Council has released new Australian guidelines for reducing the health risks of drinking alcohol.

Cancer Council Australia supports and praises the guidelines updated by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to reduce the health risks of drinking alcohol. alcoholIn light of increasing evidence of an association between alcohol use and cancer.

The guidelines recommend that Australians should consume no more than 10 standard drinks per week to reduce the risk of harm from alcohol-related illnesses.

Claire Hughes, chair of the Cancer Council Australia’s Nutrition and Physical Activity Commission, says the alcohol industry is focused on getting Australians to drink more, but the evidence is clear and drinking is good for your health. not good.

Studies have shown that even small amounts of alcohol increase the risk of cancer. If Australians reduce their alcohol intake according to new guidelines, this will have a significant impact on reducing the 3,500 cancers currently caused by alcohol nationwide each year.

In 2019, about three-quarters (77%) of Australians over the age of 14 will consume alcohol in the last 12 months, and 17% of people over the age of 14 will be at risk for alcohol-related illness. I was using alcohol.

Alcohol is known as a carcinogen and there is evidence that drinking alcohol increases the risk of cancer. milk, mouth, Pharynx, larynx, esophagus, liver, stomach,and Intestines..

Alcohol is responsible for 3% of all cancers diagnosed in Australia, so reducing alcohol intake can reduce the burden of cancer in Australia.

Claire Hughes added that the more you drink, the higher your risk of getting cancer. For the holiday season, it’s a good idea to keep the guidelines in mind, drink no more than 10 standard drinks a week, and avoid drinking alcohol a few days a week.

The new guidelines are based on a recent Cancer Council NSW study published in the British Journal of Cancer in October. In this study, which is Australia’s largest alcohol consumer and cancer risk study, the relative risk of developing any of the seven cancers known to be caused by alcohol is the seven standards used per week. It was found to increase by 10% for each typical drink.

In terms of lifelong risk, for every 100 people who exceed 14 cups a week, about 5 people develop cancer due to alcohol consumption by the age of 85. The most common are breast cancer in women and intestinal cancer in men.

Dr. Peter Salic, lead author of the study, said that for the holiday season, the new alcohol guidelines will serve as a timely reminder for all Australians to rethink their drinking. There is now very strong evidence in Australia that the higher you drink, the higher your risk of cancer.

Anita Dessaix, chair of the Australian Cancer Council’s Public Health Commission, said NHMRC commends a rigorous, evidence-based approach to reviewing and updating guidelines that reflect the increased risks associated with alcohol use.

For the guidelines to be effective, we need to ensure that Australians understand them. A lot of work is needed to raise awareness, and only 16% of Australians are aware of the link between alcohol and breast cancer.

We join other health groups to help the federal government raise awareness of the guidelines, help people understand them, and help Australians reduce their risk of alcohol use and alcohol-related cancer. We are calling for investment in well-funded public education strategies.

The NHMRC guidelines also provide recommendations for young Australians to reduce the risk of injury and health hazards. Children and adolescents under the age of 18 should not consume alcohol. In addition, the guidelines are to reduce the risk of harm to the fetus, pregnant or planning women