Processed Meat Increases Stomach Cancer Risk

A new review has found that increasing the consumption of processed meats dramatically increases the risk for stomach cancer. The meta-analysis published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute reviewed the evidence from studies conducted between January 1966 and March 2006 on processed meat consumption and stomach cancer risk. The review found that increasing consumption of processed meats—like bacon, ham, and sausage—by just 1 ounce daily increased stomach cancer risk by 15 percent to 38 percent. One ounce of processed meat is equivalent to approximately two strips of bacon or one small slice of deli ham. Stomach cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death worldwide and claims about 700,000 lives annually.

Larsson SC, Orsini N, Wolk A. Processed meat consumption and stomach cancer risk: a meta-analysis. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2006 Aug 2;98(15):1078-87.

The Cancer Project News, Fall 2006

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