The Claim

A 50g/day increase in processed meat consumption is associated with an 8%-72% higher risk of multiple cancer outcomes, as determined by dose-response analyses from meta-analyses.

Source: Red and processed meat consumption and cancer outcomes: Umbrella review.

What the research says

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Supports
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Challenges
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Correlation
1 study reviewed
In plain English

Eating more processed meat, like bacon or sausages, might raise your chances of getting different types of cancer. For every extra 50 grams you eat each day, the risk could go up by a lot—anywhere from 8% to 72%.

See the scientific wording

A 50g/day increase in processed meat consumption is associated with 8%-72% higher risk of multiple cancer outcomes, based on dose-response analyses from meta-analyses.

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Red and processed meat consumption and cancer outcomes: Umbrella review.

    The study looked at eating more processed meat and found exactly what the claim says: 50g extra per day raises cancer risk by 8% to 72%, so it supports the claim.

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