Post by account_disabled on Mar 7, 2024 3:51:57 GMT
This week the WHO surprised everyone with a historic announcement. The organization placed processed meats in group one of the five in which it groups possible carcinogens... a group that also includes tobacco and asbestos. What are processed meats? They are those that have been transformed through salting, curing, fermentation, smoking or other processes to improve flavor or preservation. It is these additives and this processing that increase the risk of cancer. We are basically talking about hamburgers, sausages, bacon, salami, ham and in general sausages and canned foods. Ham As if that were not enough, the rest of the red meats were placed in the second category – “probably carcinogenic substances” – since, according to the organization, the evidence of its link with the disease “is still limited.” The Washington Post described the incident as the largest attack that meat had ever suffered by a health-focused organization; However, some experts point out that this matter is blown out of proportion.
What is the real risk? If we have to put this situation into numbers, we would have to say that consuming 50 grams of processed meat America Mobile Number List increases the probability of developing colorectal cancer by 18%; but the original risk is quite small, which means that even with that increase it is a minor risk, not at all comparable, for example, to that of tobacco smoke. "We are clearly saying that it is a group one carcinogen, we know that they are causing cancer," explained Dr. Kurt of the WHO. "But the risks are clearly lower than with other known carcinogens," he added. According to data from Cancer Research UK, for example, while 21% of colon cancer cases are attributable to red or processed meat, 86% of lung cancer cases are attributable to tobacco. In the UK, tobacco causes 19% of all cancer cases, while only 3% is attributable to meat. It is estimated that about 34,000 deaths from cancer are associated with high consumption of processed meat. In this framework, the WHO clarified that the inclusion of processed meats among category one carcinogens does not mean that eating a bacon sandwich is as dangerous as smoking. "For an individual, the risk of developing colon cancer from eating processed meat is still small, but it is a risk that increases the more meat consumed," explained Dr.
Regarding red meat, according to the , evidence also indicates that consuming 100 grams of it per day increases the risk of cancer by 18%, but the organization recognized that, for the moment, this evidence is still limited. . Experts suggest taking the WHO report with caution since some studies show that cancer incidence rates among vegetarians and meat eaters are similar. "The main priority for preventing cancer remains to stop smoking, maintain a normal body weight and avoid heavy alcohol consumption," said Professor Robert Pickard, a member of the British organization Meat Eating Advisory Panel. And the social responsibility of companies? Given the above statements, the WHO itself states that even though processed meats have been classified as category 1, their risk of cancer is not compared to that of tobacco, for example... however, moderation is advisable. If this is so, it should be noted that large processed meat chains should not only include new legends on their packaging, but even in all their communication. While it is not necessary to go to extremes like those used by the tobacco or alcohol industries, moderation must now be a key message.
What is the real risk? If we have to put this situation into numbers, we would have to say that consuming 50 grams of processed meat America Mobile Number List increases the probability of developing colorectal cancer by 18%; but the original risk is quite small, which means that even with that increase it is a minor risk, not at all comparable, for example, to that of tobacco smoke. "We are clearly saying that it is a group one carcinogen, we know that they are causing cancer," explained Dr. Kurt of the WHO. "But the risks are clearly lower than with other known carcinogens," he added. According to data from Cancer Research UK, for example, while 21% of colon cancer cases are attributable to red or processed meat, 86% of lung cancer cases are attributable to tobacco. In the UK, tobacco causes 19% of all cancer cases, while only 3% is attributable to meat. It is estimated that about 34,000 deaths from cancer are associated with high consumption of processed meat. In this framework, the WHO clarified that the inclusion of processed meats among category one carcinogens does not mean that eating a bacon sandwich is as dangerous as smoking. "For an individual, the risk of developing colon cancer from eating processed meat is still small, but it is a risk that increases the more meat consumed," explained Dr.
Regarding red meat, according to the , evidence also indicates that consuming 100 grams of it per day increases the risk of cancer by 18%, but the organization recognized that, for the moment, this evidence is still limited. . Experts suggest taking the WHO report with caution since some studies show that cancer incidence rates among vegetarians and meat eaters are similar. "The main priority for preventing cancer remains to stop smoking, maintain a normal body weight and avoid heavy alcohol consumption," said Professor Robert Pickard, a member of the British organization Meat Eating Advisory Panel. And the social responsibility of companies? Given the above statements, the WHO itself states that even though processed meats have been classified as category 1, their risk of cancer is not compared to that of tobacco, for example... however, moderation is advisable. If this is so, it should be noted that large processed meat chains should not only include new legends on their packaging, but even in all their communication. While it is not necessary to go to extremes like those used by the tobacco or alcohol industries, moderation must now be a key message.
