Majority of Americans Connect Alcohol to Cancer

Awareness of alcohol’s link to cancer appears to be rising among the public, with new survey data from the Annenberg Public Policy Center showing that more than half of Americans now recognize the connection—up significantly from 2024.

This shift follows heightened attention after Vivek Murthy called for updated warning labels highlighting alcohol’s role in multiple cancers. Despite this progress, recent federal dietary guidelines devote minimal attention to alcohol, underscoring an opportunity for public health communicators to reinforce risk awareness and ensure consistent, clear messaging reaches diverse audiences. Read more from STAT News here.