2 charts show how spending on most kinds of alcohol has declined in recent decades — especially among young adults

Alcohol consumption trends have been on the decline for years, even before the US Surgeon General said alcohol is a leading cause of cancer.

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• The US Surgeon General released a report directly linking alcohol to cancer.
• A BI analysis found that spending on most kinds of alcohol has declined — especially among young adults.
• It's reflective of Gen Z's shifting habits when it comes to alcohol consumption.

By the time the US Surgeon General...