[guide.chat] processed meat causes death
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Processed meat 'early death' link
By James Gallagher
Health and science reporter, BBC News
Reseatchers say diets high in processed meats were are linked to cardiovascular
disease, cancer and early deaths
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Sausages, ham, bacon and other processed meats appear to increase the risk of
dying young, a study of half a million people across Europe suggests.
It concluded diets high in processed meats were linked to cardiovascular
disease, cancer and early deaths.
The researchers, writing in the journal BMC Medicine, said salt and chemicals
used to preserve the meat may damage health.
The British Heart Foundation suggested opting for leaner cuts of meat.
The study followed people from 10 European countries for nearly 13 years on
average.
Meaty
It showed that people who munched on a lot of processed meat were also more
likely to smoke, be obese and have other behaviours which are known to damage
health.
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Stopping smoking is more important than cutting meat, but I would recommend
people reduce their meat intake"
Prof Sabine Rohrmann
University of Zurich
However, the researchers said that even after those risk factors were accounted
for, processed meat still damaged health.
One in every 17 people followed in the study died. However, those eating more
than 160g of processed meat a day - roughly two sausage and a slice of bacon -
were 44% more likely to die over a typical follow up time of 12.7 years than
those eating about 20g.
In total, nearly 10,000 people died from cancer and 5,500 from heart problems.
Prof Sabine Rohrmann, from the University of Zurich, told the BBC: "High meat
consumption, especially processed meat, is associated with a less healthy
lifestyle.
"But after adjusting for smoking, obesity and other confounders we think there
is a risk of eating processed meat.
"Stopping smoking is more important than cutting meat, but I would recommend
people reduce their meat intake."
Saving lives
She said that if everyone in the study consumed no more than 20g of processed
meat a day then 3% of the premature deaths could have been prevented.
The UK government recommends eating no more than 70g of processed meat - two
slices of bacon - a day.
However a little bit of meat, even processed meat, had health benefits in the
study.
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This research adds to the body of scientific evidence highlighting the health
risks of eating processed meat"
Dr Rachel Thompson
World Cancer Research Fund
Prof Rohrmann said some "chocolate vegetarians" who ditched meat but did not
alter the rest of their diet may be missing out on vital nutrients such as iron.
Dr Rachel Thompson, from the World Cancer Research Fund, said: "This research
adds to the body of scientific evidence highlighting the health risks of eating
processed meat.
"Our research, published in 2007 and subsequently confirmed in 2011, shows
strong evidence that eating processed meat, such as bacon, ham, hot dogs,
salami and some sausages, increases the risk of getting bowel cancer."
The organisation said there would be 4,000 fewer cases of bowel cancer in
people had less than 10g a day.
"This is why World Cancer Research Fund recommends people avoid processed
meat," said Dr Thompson.
Tracy Parker, a heart health dietitian with the British Heart Foundation, said:
"With spring in the air, many of us may be looking forward to sunny barbecues.
"But this research suggests processed meat, such as sausages and burgers, may
be linked to an increased risk of early death.
"However, the people who ate the most processed meat in this study also made
other unhealthy lifestyle choices. They were found to eat less fruit and
vegetables and were more likely to smoke, which may have had an impact on
results.
"Red meat can still be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet.
"Opting for leaner cuts and using healthier cooking methods such as grilling
will help to keep your heart healthy. If you eat lots of processed meat, try to
vary your diet with other protein choices such as chicken, fish, beans or
lentils."
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