People are consuming this carcinogen on a regular basis, which is a leading risk factor for death and disability, this common carcinogen that everyone is consuming is alcohol. Alcohol causes cancer, it is a Category 1 carcinogen for cancer, just like smoking is a Category 1 carcinogen, it is not true that alcohol consumption can improve health. You should know what you’re doing and not be consuming alcohol every day, as alcohol content goes up in your body the risk of cancer goes through the roof.