WHO suggests that processed & red meats raise the risk of cancer

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that processed and red meats raise the risk of cancer.

Processed and red meats have been deemed possible carcinogens by WHO. Carcinogens are substances that can cause cancer such as: cigarettes, radiation, and hot dogs.

The WHO’s international agency for research on cancer has put processed meats like deli meat and bacon on their group one list with Tobacco and Asbestos. They analyzed research from hundreds of studies and suggest that eating it can increase your risk for Colorectal Cancer by about 18%. Red meat has also been red flagged and it’s now in group 2A, meaning it is can cause cancer but evidence is limited.

The WHO did not disclose information about what is considered a safe amount of meat to eat but are referring to the government to make that suggestion. Health minister Eric Hoskins says consumers need to be aware of how much processed meat they’re eating in addition to other risk factors.

There are a number of factors that can lead to increased risks such as environmental factors, family history, and lifestyle. It’s an important reminder to live healthier lifestyles, consume a healthy diet and to moderate consumption of red meat as well as processed meats.

According to Hoskins, the province won’t be putting warning labels on meat.