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Daily Ham Slice Ups Stomach Cancer Risk
3 Jun
Summary
- 30 grams of processed meat daily increases stomach cancer risk by 9%.
- An extra 20 grams of white meat increases stomach cancer risk by 12%.
- Men only showed a link with processed meat, women with both.
New research indicates that consuming processed meats, such as ham, sausage, and bacon, may elevate the risk of certain upper digestive tract cancers. A comprehensive study involving over 450,000 participants across Europe revealed that for every additional 30 grams of processed meat consumed daily, the overall risk of stomach cancer increased by 9%.
Furthermore, the study found that an extra 20 grams of white meat, like chicken or turkey, was associated with a 12% higher risk of cancer in the main body of the stomach. The findings also highlighted gender-specific differences, with men showing a statistically significant link only to processed meat, while women exhibited an increased risk from both processed and white meat consumption.
These results align with previous classifications by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, which has identified processed meat as a human carcinogen. However, the precise relationship between these meats and stomach cancers requires further investigation, as other factors like stomach infections could play a role. A limitation of the study is its reliance on self-reported dietary information, which may introduce inaccuracies.
