There is significant scientific evidence that consuming alcohol raises the risk of cancer, including throat and mouth cancer, breast (in women), liver, colon, and rectum, and that the risk goes up even at moderate levels of alcohol intake for several forms of cancer (less than one drink per day). According to the data, the more alcohol a person consumes, the greater his or her chance of experiencing alcohol-related cancer. Several factors influence the risk, including the amount of alcohol ingested and the form of cancer. Adults who choose to drink should do so in moderation, according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which recommends no more than one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men. However, new research suggests that even moderate drinking may raise the overall risk of mortality from a variety of causes, including numerous types of cancer and certain types of cardiovascular disease.