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Yin Dehan, Wang Jiayuan / Comprehensive Report
China Times Electronic News – October 27, 2015
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a subsidiary of the World Health Organization (WHO), released a report on the 26th, classifying processed meats such as hot dogs, sausages, ham, and hamburgers as Group 1 carcinogens, the same level as cigarettes and asbestos, which may cause colorectal cancer. Red meat was classified as a Group 2A carcinogen.
**Eating Processed Meat Linked to 30,000 Cancer Deaths**
This is the first time the France-based IARC has assessed the carcinogenic risks of meat, referencing approximately 800 research reports in the process. Processed meats were classified as Group 1 carcinogens, meaning there is "sufficient evidence" linking them to cancer. Dr. Kurt Straif of the IARC stated that, on an individual level, the risk of developing colorectal cancer from consuming processed meat is not high, but it increases with the amount consumed.
The IARC cited a study estimating that 34,000 cancer deaths worldwide each year are related to processed meat consumption. Additionally, if red meat consumption is confirmed to be linked to cancer, the annual death toll could reach 50,000.
The IARC's research found that the primary cancer linked to processed and red meat is colorectal cancer. According to the IARC's estimates, consuming 50 grams of processed meat daily increases the risk of colorectal cancer by 18%. However, the IARC emphasized that although processed meat is classified in the same category as cigarettes and asbestos, this does not mean its danger is equivalent to those two substances.
**Beef, Pork, and Lamb Listed as Group 2 Carcinogens**
According to the IARC, red meat poses a lower carcinogenic risk than processed meat and is therefore classified as a Group 2A carcinogen, the same level as the herbicide glyphosate. Red meat refers to unprocessed mammalian meat, including beef, veal, pork, lamb, and horse meat. Ground and frozen meats from these animals typically require cooking.
Processed meat refers to meat that has undergone curing, fermentation, smoking, or other processes to enhance flavor or extend shelf life. Most processed meats are made from pork or beef but may also include other red meats, poultry, offal, or blood.
However, while the report suggests that excessive consumption of red meat may also increase cancer risk, it also notes that due to the inability to exclude the influence of other dietary and lifestyle factors, direct evidence linking red meat to cancer is limited.
In response, the WHO report specifically pointed out that red meat has nutritional value, being rich in protein and containing vitamins such as B vitamins, iron, and zinc.
Even before the report was officially released, it sparked strong protests from meat industry representatives. They argued that meat is part of a balanced diet and that assessing cancer risks should also consider external environmental and lifestyle factors.
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WHO Warns: Dog, Leg, Gut as Top Carcinogens
China Times Electronic News – October 27, 2015
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a subsidiary of the World Health Organization (WHO), released a report on the 26th, classifying processed meats such as hot dogs, sausages, ham, and hamburgers as Group 1 carcinogens, the same level as cigarettes and asbestos, which may cause colorectal cancer. Red meat was classified as a Group 2A carcinogen.
**Eating Processed Meat Linked to 30,000 Cancer Deaths**
This is the first time the France-based IARC has assessed the carcinogenic risks of meat, referencing approximately 800 research reports in the process. Processed meats were classified as Group 1 carcinogens, meaning there is "sufficient evidence" linking them to cancer. Dr. Kurt Straif of the IARC stated that, on an individual level, the risk of developing colorectal cancer from consuming processed meat is not high, but it increases with the amount consumed.
The IARC cited a study estimating that 34,000 cancer deaths worldwide each year are related to processed meat consumption. Additionally, if red meat consumption is confirmed to be linked to cancer, the annual death toll could reach 50,000.
The IARC's research found that the primary cancer linked to processed and red meat is colorectal cancer. According to the IARC's estimates, consuming 50 grams of processed meat daily increases the risk of colorectal cancer by 18%. However, the IARC emphasized that although processed meat is classified in the same category as cigarettes and asbestos, this does not mean its danger is equivalent to those two substances.
**Beef, Pork, and Lamb Listed as Group 2 Carcinogens**
According to the IARC, red meat poses a lower carcinogenic risk than processed meat and is therefore classified as a Group 2A carcinogen, the same level as the herbicide glyphosate. Red meat refers to unprocessed mammalian meat, including beef, veal, pork, lamb, and horse meat. Ground and frozen meats from these animals typically require cooking.
Processed meat refers to meat that has undergone curing, fermentation, smoking, or other processes to enhance flavor or extend shelf life. Most processed meats are made from pork or beef but may also include other red meats, poultry, offal, or blood.
However, while the report suggests that excessive consumption of red meat may also increase cancer risk, it also notes that due to the inability to exclude the influence of other dietary and lifestyle factors, direct evidence linking red meat to cancer is limited.
In response, the WHO report specifically pointed out that red meat has nutritional value, being rich in protein and containing vitamins such as B vitamins, iron, and zinc.
Even before the report was officially released, it sparked strong protests from meat industry representatives. They argued that meat is part of a balanced diet and that assessing cancer risks should also consider external environmental and lifestyle factors.
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