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  • WHO urges Europe to tighten alcohol rules to fight cancer

    WHO urges Europe to tighten alcohol rules to fight cancer

    Overview: WHO calls for tougher alcohol regulations in Europe The World Health Organization’s cancer research arm has released a handbook arguing that stricter alcohol rules would reduce cancer rates in Europe. While the recommendation is clear about the health benefits, it also acknowledges the political difficulty of implementing such measures in a region with strong…

  • WHO Urges Europe to Tighten Alcohol Rules to Fight Cancer

    WHO Urges Europe to Tighten Alcohol Rules to Fight Cancer

    Europe Faces a Clear Cancer Risk from Alcohol New guidance from the World Health Organization’s cancer research arm emphasizes that tougher alcohol rules could meaningfully reduce cancer rates in Europe. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) notes there is enough evidence to justify stronger policies, even as it acknowledges the political challenges of…