TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is pushing for a cancer risk warning label on alcohol.
The recommendation comes as part of a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services report released Friday showing a direct link between drinking and at least seven types of cancer.
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In the U.S., pursuant to 27 U.S.C. 215, every alcoholic beverage sold must currently have the following health warning label:
“GOVERNMENT WARNING: (1) According to the Surgeon General, women should not drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects. (2) Consumption of alcoholic beverages impairs your ability to drive a car or operate machinery, and may cause health problems.”
This statement has remained unchanged since its inception in 1988.
But now, there could be an additional warning on the way.
Jenn M said, her relationship with alcohol started at just 11 years old.
After that, M said she drank socially for years.