There appears to be no direct, recent verification or official statement from the World Health Organization explicitly stating that beer and spirits specifically increase the risk of developing pancreatic cancer. However, it is well-documented in scientific literature that heavy alcohol consumption, in general, is a risk factor for pancreatic cancer. The claim that the WHO led a new study specifically highlighting beer and spirits increasing pancreatic cancer risk is not clearly supported by available evidence from the latest news and official WHO communications. In summary:
- Heavy alcohol use is a known risk factor for pancreatic cancer.
- No clear evidence that the WHO has recently led a study pointing specifically to beer and spirits increasing pancreatic cancer risk.
- The claim as stated is partially true but seems to overstate the specifics or source attribution.
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