How does alcoholic link and cancer have an impact on the black community?

When you think of cancer, alcohol may not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, the recent conclusions of the former American general surgeon, Dr. Vivek Murthy, have revealed a surprising truth: alcohol is the third cause of preventable cancer in the United States, according to tobacco and obesity. This new opinion is more than a simple scientific update; It is a vital message for everyone, especially for the black community, to recognize the often neglected dangers of alcohol and to take measures towards a healthier future.

The impact on black women and men

While African-Americans generally drink less and start drinking later than other racial groups, we disproportionately suffer from alcohol-related health problems. According to the National Survey on Drug Consumption and Health (NSDUH), approximately 43.5% of African-American adults said they had drunk alcohol, with 7.4% struggling with alcohol dependence. According to the National Institute for Motority Health and Health Disparities, our community faces higher risk of recurring alcohol problems and related health problems.

This highlights the urgent need for more dedicated research on alcohol consumption between different racial groups, understanding what motivates these differences and how they lead to disparities in health results.

To make things worse, black women are confronted with mortality almost 40% higher in breast cancer compared to non -Hispanic white women, as the American Cancer Society points out. This disparity is still aggravated by the fact that 16.4% of the total of breast cancer cases are linked to alcohol consumption. If it was not clear before, the general surgeon’s advice is an awakening that we cannot afford to ignore. Yes, alcohol has hidden dangers, and this apparently innocent glass has often appreciated during the high points of life could be complished silently against your health.

The reasons for these alarming statistics are multifaceted. Our community is often struggling with the persistent effects of systemic racism and historical gaps in health care, which means that we do not always get the care that we deserve for alcohol -related health problems.

But here is the good news: recognition of these challenges is the first step towards overcoming them. With greater consciousness and collective effort, we can put pressure for the resources and support necessary to treat these disparities and improve our health results. Better still, by making informed choices on our health, we can seek a better and healthier future together.

It will take our collective effort

The opinion calls for an update on the health alert label of the general surgeon on drinks containing alcohol to include the risk of cancer. He also has important recommendations. He urges a reassessment of the limits of guidelines for alcohol consumption to fully consider the risk of cancer.

The opinion also encourages everyone to be aware of the link between alcohol consumption and the increase in the risk of cancer when choosing drinks.

Public health professionals and community groups should highlight the consumption of alcohol as a risk factor for major modifiable cancer and expand education efforts to strengthen awareness. Health care providers also play a vital role; They must inform patients of this critical link and promote alcohol screening and treatment references whenever necessary.

We often hear about the narcotic statistics of more than 13,500 traffic accidents associated with alcohol each year in the United States.

But let’s not forget the impact on our health. To really make a difference, we must adopt the full spectrum of alcohol -related damage and take proactive measures to prevent these risks. “This council presents measures that we can all take to increase awareness of the risk of alcohol cancer and minimize damage,” said [then] US general surgeon Dr. Vivek Murthy.

His opinion was not only a document; It was a guideline that made aware of the nation’s alcohol health history and offered an overview of the potential for a healthier future.

So plan to put away wine, beer and minds. This year, choose a new pleasure drink, such as kombucha, sweet tea or old old water. A healthier future is possible with a conscious choice at the same time.