Andrea Seale’s Post

Recently, Prince Edward Island released a provincial alcohol strategy aimed at reducing alcohol-related harms and lowering cancer risk. It’s a positive step that puts prevention at the center of health policy. We also applaud a recent report from BC's Provincial Health Officer calling for better measures to prevent alcohol related harms like cancer. These are important moves as more and more Canadians choose to re-evaluate their relationship with alcohol and seek information to make informed choices about their health. Alcohol is a Group 1 carcinogen, and drinking any type of alcohol, whether beer, wine or spirits increases the risk of at least nine types of cancer. We know prevention works. Reducing alcohol-related harms can lower cancer risk and improve health outcomes.     PEI has shown what’s possible when prevention is prioritized. Now is the time for governments across Canada to build on this momentum by increasing public awareness, reducing exposure to known risks and making healthier choices easier for everyone.     At the Canadian Cancer Society, we will continue to advocate for strong, evidence-based policies that help reduce cancer risk. Preventing cancer is one of the most powerful ways we can improve health today, and together we can move closer to a future without cancer.  Government of Prince Edward Island   #ItTakesASociety