Celebrating good choices.
As research evolves, the link between alcohol and cancer is becoming undeniable.
Research has shown
up to 40% of cancers can be prevented and going alcohol-free helps.
While eliminating alcohol is the best way to reduce your risk, reducing your intake to 1-2 drinks per week can help lower your chances of developing cancer.
Which cancers could be prevented?
Drinking alcohol increases your risk of at least seven different cancers, including
breast, colon, rectum, mouth and throat, liver, esophagus and larynx.
And your risk level only increases with more alcohol.
If all Manitobans stopped drinking alcohol today,
we could prevent over 100 cancer cases per year.
5 easy ways to lower your intake and reduce your risk.
Adopting these small changes could make a big impact:
- Choose alcohol-free alternatives
- Set weekly and daily limits
- Have a glass of water after each drink
- Stick to standard drink sizes
- Embrace drink-free hobbies
Benefits beyond cancer prevention.
By lowering your intake, you can look forward to:
- Higher energy levels
- Better long-term physical health
- Improved mental health
- Increased sleep quality
- Lowered risk of heart disease and high blood pressure
