Study links processed red meat consumption with increased cancer risk
The health hazards of consuming
processed meat like salami, sausages, ham, are something we keep hearing every
other day. Unfortunately, that does not change the fact that processed meat
consumption is quite high the world over.
While numerous studies have
previously linked processed meat consumption with cancer, a new study has
echoed the stance warning that cured red meat may increase the risk of
developing cancer. Cancer Research UK has acknowledged a correlation between
processed and red meats and the deadly disease.
According to experts, the only way
to be certain that it hasn't been affected by tumours is by taking a look at
the entire animal before it's cut up because consuming diseased product may
increase your risk of developing cancer, reports Daily Star Online.
Author Tim Key from the University
of Oxford said, "Cancer Research UK supports IARC's decision that there's
strong enough evidence to classify processed meat as a cause of cancer and red
meat as a probable cause of cancer."
"We've known for some time
about the probable link between red and processed meat and bowel cancer, which
is backed by substantial evidence. They warned that even if you are buying it
from a supermarket, then also there is no certainty that cancer has been
chopped out by butchers.
Cancer Research UK and the
International Agency for Research on Cancer classify processed meats, including
bacon and sausages, as "causes of cancer". The team advises the public
to reduce their meat intake if it's excessive.
"This decision doesn't mean you
need to stop eating any red and processed meat. But if you eat lots of it you
may want to think about cutting down," the researchers concluded.
27.12.2017
The greatest success is to help
others to suceed
No comments:
Post a Comment