Eating red and processed meat increases the risk of cancer
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 88/100
Multiple prospective cohort studies, case-control analyses, and reviews support the scientific consensus that regular consumption of red and processed meat increases the risk of developing various cancers, particularly colorectal cancer.
Evidence for · 6
Red Meat, Chicken, and Fish Consumption and Risk of Colorectal Cancer
2004 · cited by 144
Eng et al. (2004) found that higher consumption of fresh red meat and processed meat was associated with an increased risk of rectal cancer.
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Red Meat Consumption during Adolescence among Premenopausal Women and Risk of Breast Cancer
2008 · cited by 90
Farvid et al. (2008) indicated that higher red meat intake during adolescence may increase the risk of premenopausal breast cancer.
Red meat and processed meat intake and risk of colorectal cancer: a population-based case–control study
2019 · cited by 20
Geybels et al. (2019) reported that processed meat was associated with mild colorectal cancer risk, alongside specific red meat subtypes.
Processed Meat Intake and Bladder Cancer Risk in the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian (PLCO) Cohort
2019 · cited by 17
Jee et al. (2019) concluded that intake of processed red meat is significantly associated with a higher risk of bladder cancer.
Consumo de carne vermelha e risco de câncer colorretal: uma revisão integrativa da literatura internacional
2023 · cited by 1
Machado et al. (2023) highlighted that cohort studies and meta-analyses consistently show an increased risk of colorectal cancer among individuals consuming higher amounts of red and processed meats.
Red and Processed Meat Consumption and Cancer Risk
2019 · cited by 1
Vergnaud et al. (2019) noted that diets rich in red and processed meats are linked to the carcinogenesis of various cancers, with colorectal cancer showing the strongest association.