Oral cancer risk trebles after just two glasses of wine a day

By DAVID BAKER

Warning: A new advertising campaign will warn that drinking two large glasses of wine a day triples the risk of mouth cancer

Just two glasses of wine or two strong pints of beer a day can treble the risk of mouth cancer, ministers warn.
They say that drinking slightly more than the recommended safe alcohol limits can massively raise the likelihood of many life-threatening illnesses.
In stark TV adverts to be aired this week, the Government will remind the public of the dangers of having a few drinks in the evening to unwind.

Campaign: Two million leaflets will be distributed to health professionals across the UK in a bid to encourage drinkers to cut down on their alcohol intake

It will point out that besides trebling the risk of mouth cancer, regularly drinking six units of alcohol also doubles the chances of developing high blood pressure, which can lead to heart attacks and strokes.
Current guidelines recommend that women drink no more than two or three units a night, and men no more than three or four.
A pint of beer or a standard (175ml) glass of wine contains two units, but stronger lagers or large glasses of wine have nearer three units.
Experts say a fifth of adults regularly consume more than the safe daily limits.

Concern: People drinking more than two strong pints of beer a day triple their risk of developing mouth cancer according to health experts

A recent study by Cancer Research UK claimed alcohol causes 12,500 cases of cancer a year, including those affecting the breast, bowel, mouth and throat.
‘That is why I am launching this campaign – to alert people that it is not just binge drinkers that damage their health.’

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