Dossier
processed meat
Coverage of processed meat in the Nexus archive.
- One extra serving of processed meat a day linked to higher cancer risk
A European study found that consuming one extra slice of ham per day is associated with a 9% higher risk of stomach cancer. The study links an additional serving of processed meat daily to increased cancer risk.
- One extra serving of processed meat a day linked to higher cancer risk
A study by the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) found that eating an additional 30 grams of processed meat daily increases the risk of stomach cancer by 9% and esophageal adenocarcinoma by 13%. The study tracked 450,112 people across Europe for 14 years, revealing gender-specific differences in cancer risk linked to processed meat and white meat consumption.