Carnes procesadas en la misma categoría de riesgo que los cigarrillos, según la OMS
La carne procesada es la carne que ha sido transformada mediante salazón, curado, fermentación, ahumado u otros procesos para aumentar la conservación del producto y mejorar su sabor. Algunas de estas contienen carne de cerdo, res, otras carnes rojas, aves, vísceras o demás productos cárnicos como la sangre.
TL;DR
- Processed meat is defined as meat transformed through salting, curing, fermentation, smoking, or other processes to preserve it and enhance flavor.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies processed meats as Group 1 carcinogens for humans.
- Consumption of processed meats is directly linked to the development of colorectal cancer.
- Evidence also associates processed meat consumption with stomach cancer, though this link is not yet conclusive.
- An estimated 34,000 cancer deaths worldwide each year are attributed to diets high in processed meats.
- For every 50 grams of processed meat consumed daily, the risk of colorectal cancer increases by 18%.
- Dietary guidelines suggest limiting red or processed meat intake primarily due to fat and sodium content, which are risk factors for cardiovascular disease and obesity.
- Individuals concerned about cancer risk may consider reducing their intake of red or processed meat.