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Alcohol use increases the risk of developing at least 7 types of cancer. All alcoholic beverages, including red and white wine, beer, and liquor, can cause cancer. The more alcohol is consumed, the higher the risk of cancer.

More than 20,000 people die from alcohol-related cancers each year in the United States. A recent CDC study found that roughly 16,800 of those deaths could have been prevented if adults who excessively drank alcohol reduced their consumption to 2 drinks or less in a day for men or 1 drink or less in a day for women. However, even lower levels of alcohol use increase the risk for cancer.

For more information on alcohol and cancer, please visit CDC’s Alcohol and Cancer webpage.

If you are interested in North Carolina data about alcohol-attributable cancer, please contact SubstanceUseData [AT] dhhs [DOT] nc [DOT] gov or reserve some time to chat with one of our epidemiologists here.

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 “The prevalence of prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) is increasing, with evidence suggesting that PAE is linked to an increased risk of infections. PAE is hypothesized to affect the innate immune system, which identifies pathogens through pattern recognition receptors, of which toll-like receptors (TLRs) are key components.”
- International Journal of Molecular Sciences

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 “In this small study, sleep disturbances were frequently reported by carers of children with FASD, independent of the severity of their neurodevelopmental impairments.  Integration of behavioral sleep medicine into management is recommended for all children with FASD.”
- Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

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 “For the first time, scientists have grown 3D brain models using cells from multiple people, called "chimeroids"… The team found that cells that came from different donors responded differently to neurotoxic chemicals, including ethanol, in terms of how extensively the chemicals hindered their growth, for example.”

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 This article from Healthy Minds Consulting states, “FASD-informed IEPs utilize brain-based approaches to understanding, supporting, and deciding upon appropriate interventions that address the unique needs of the individual… We can tailor the various sections of the IEP to address the student’s unique needs.”

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This episode of Living with FASD features “Dr. Steven Greenspan, a leading expert in social competence and intellectual disabilities, who shares his insights on the importance of social intelligence in individuals with FASD. He also discusses the challenges of gullibility and the legal implications for those affected by FASD.”

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