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Alcohol-related cancer on the rise in US: What it means for drinkers in Singapore
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The findings on alcohol are important for Asians, as many have "Asian flush" and are vulnerable to related health risks.
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SINGAPORE – On Jan 3, Dr Vivek Murthy, the then United States Surgeon-General, released a federal advisory that alcohol is a leading preventable cause of cancer and requested a warning label for drinks, similar to the advisory printed on cigarette packs.
He highlighted an urgent public health issue in the US that requires immediate awareness and action.
