Dr. Vivek Murthy said alcoholic beverages should carry cancer warnings to increase awareness that the drinks are a leading cause of preventable cancers.

There are about 100,000 alcohol-related cancer cases and about 20,000 alcohol-related cancer deaths each year, according to the new report.

Dr. Vivek Murthy’s report cites studies linking alcoholic beverages to at least seven malignancies, including breast cancer. But to add warning labels, Congress would have to act.