I’ve been drinking for 7 years. Typicall I’ve only drank 3-4 drinks a year. If I stop drinking now, would that help decrease chances of cancer? If it does will it take a long time?

  • Matte@feddit.it
    113·
    1 year ago

    this is basically not understanding what “risk” means. if you have a 1% risk of developing cancer, and by doing something (ie drinking) you double relatively-wise that risk, it’s still only 2% of risk. would you stop drinking and enjoying alcohol and living a happier life for a mere 1%?

    all the numbers I’m using are totally random, but it shows that saying “it increases the risk” although technically correct doesn’t mean shit and it’s just fearmongering and a basic inability of understanding information.

    • Dmian@lemmy.world
      312·
      1 year ago

      I understand what risk is.

      But I also understand that we’re all different, and our bodies and genetics are different, and what can be harmless for you (let’s say, chocolate), may be harmful for me…

      So, I’ll go with what the World Health Organization recommends, and it’s to not drink alcohol.

      Edit: And please, read the articles I linked in a previous comments. You guys are mad at me like I’m the one making the rules… I’m just the messenger. I’m sorry you don’t like the message, but it’s what the studies say, not me.