The policy position from the World Cancer Research Fund International emphasizes that alcohol consumption increases the risk of seven types of cancer, including breast and colorectal cancer, and that no level of alcohol consumption is safe for cancer prevention. The World Cancer Research Fund International advocates for evidence-based policies to reduce alcohol consumption and its associated health, social, and economic harms. These include increasing excise taxes and setting minimum unit pricing to make alcohol less affordable, restricting the physical availability of alcohol, mandating health warning labels on alcoholic products, and banning or restricting alcohol marketing and sponsorship. The World Cancer Research Fund International also calls for updated national guidance on alcohol and health, reflecting the latest evidence on cancer risks. This policy position highlights the need to avoid terms like «responsible drinking» and «moderate drinking,» as they mislead the public about the risks of alcohol. This policy position emphasizes the need for government action to implement these measures and protect public health, while also addressing the influence and interference of the alcohol industry in policy-making. The World Cancer Research Fund International recommends comprehensive strategies to reduce alcohol consumption and increase public awareness of its harms.
Publisher: World Cancer Research Fund International
Year of Publication: 2024