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A Rasher Of Bacon Ups Cancer Risk
Even small amounts of red and processed meat – such as a rasher of bacon a day – can increase the risk of bowel cancer, according to research. The latest study led by Oxford University and funded by Cancer Research UK, adds to evidence, including from the World Health Organization, that eating red meat can be harmful.
How Many Rashers Of Bacon A Day Can Cause Bowel Cancer?
Eating three rashers of bacon a day rather than just one could increase the risk of bowel cancer by 20% For every 10,000 people in the study who ate 21g a day of red and processed meat, 40 were diagnosed with bowel cancer
How Much Meat Is In A Rasher Of Bacon?
According to the NHS, 76g of cooked red meat is equivalent to about half an 8oz sirloin steak. A slice of ham or rasher of bacon is about 23g of processed meat. How much is too much?
How Does Eating Meat Affect Risk Of Bowel Cancer?
According to Emma Shields, information manager at CRUK, "This study shows the more meat you eat, the higher your risk of getting cancer and obviously the reverse is true – the less you eat the less likely you are to get bowel cancer," But she acknowledges smoking poses a much bigger risk, causing 54,300 cases of cancer each year.
