WHO warns against cancer risks from processed and red meat

Processed meats ranks equal to smoking as cause of cancer –WHO: World Health Organisation In continuation of my previous article on ' meat eating '  [http://www.docplexus.com/articles/5c7ff4b6-4177-4d34-8249-5f14d56e8d7b/some-westerners-object-to-indians-not-eating-meat]. As per WHO bacon, sausages and ham are amongst most carcinogenic substances along with cigarettes, alcohol, asbestos and arsenic. Processed meat comes under group 1 carcinogens i.e.

carcinogenic (Colorectal Ca) Red meat comes under group 2A carcinogens i.e. probably carcinogenic (Pancreatic Ca, Prostatic Ca) IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer Classification of Chemical/Agents for Carcinogenicity: Group 1: 118 Agents "Carcinogenic to humans" There is enough evidence to conclude that it can cause cancer in humans. Group 2A: 75 Agents "Probably carcinogenic to humans" There is strong evidence that it can…