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  1. Alcohol - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Jun 28, 2024 · Alcohol is an established carcinogen and alcohol consumption increases the risk of several cancers, including breast, liver, head and neck, oesophageal and colorectal cancers.

  2. Alcohol use: Weighing risks and benefits - Mayo Clinic

    Jun 21, 2024 · Drinking alcohol in any amount is a health risk that increases with each drink you have. The risk peaks with heavy drinking, including binge drinking, which carries serious …

  3. Consumo de alcohol: sopesar los riesgos y beneficios

    Nov 26, 2024 · El alcohol tiene calorías que pueden hacerte aumentar de peso. Además, aumenta el riesgo de tener problemas en el sistema digestivo. En el pasado, se creía que el …

  4. Alcohol - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Oct 8, 2025 · Alcohol is a toxic and psychoactive substance with dependence producing properties. In many of today’s societies, alcoholic beverages are a routine part of the social …

  5. Alcohol, Drugs and Addictive Behaviours

    Alcohol, Drugs and Addictive Behaviours The Unit works globally to improve health and well-being of populations by articulating, promoting, supporting and monitoring evidence-informed …

  6. No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health

    Jan 4, 2023 · Risks start from the first drop To identify a “safe” level of alcohol consumption, valid scientific evidence would need to demonstrate that at and below a certain level, there is no risk …

  7. Alcohol use disorder - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    May 18, 2022 · Alcohol use disorder can include periods of being drunk (alcohol intoxication) and symptoms of withdrawal. Alcohol intoxication results as the amount of alcohol in your …

  8. Alcohol use - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Aug 21, 2024 · Alcohol harms individuals, families, and communities, including those who are affected by other people’s alcohol consumption. Alcohol use can cause or exacerbate social, …

  9. Global Information System on Alcohol and Health

    The Global Information System on Alcohol and Health (GISAH) is an essential tool for assessing and monitoring the health situation and trends related to alcohol consumption, alcohol-related …

  10. Over 3 million annual deaths due to alcohol and drug use, majority ...

    Jun 25, 2024 · A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that 2.6 million deaths per year were attributable to alcohol consumption, accounting for 4.7% of all deaths, …