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Poll: Most won't change drinking habits, despite Surgeon General's warning of cancer risk

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A USA TODAY/ Suffolk University poll found 86% had no plans to drink less alcohol after U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory warning that consumption of alcohol can increase cancer risk.

Only about 13% of respondents said they would drink less following Murthy 's pronouncement.

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English

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