Ultra-processed foods may be linked to increased risk of cancer imperialspark TheLancet
Researchers from Imperial's School of Public Health have produced the most comprehensive assessment to date of the association between ultra-processed foods and the risk of developing cancers. Ultra-processed foods arewhich have been heavily processed during their production, such as fizzy drinks, mass-produced packaged breads, many ready meals and most breakfast cereals.
The study found that higher consumption of ultra-processed foods was associated with a greater risk of developing cancer overall, and specifically with ovarian and brain cancers. It was also associated with an increased risk of dying from cancer, most notably with ovarian and breast cancers. These links remained after adjusting for a range of socio-economic, behavioral and dietary factors, such as smoking status,eClinicalMedicine
Dr. Eszter Vamos, lead senior author for the study, from Imperial College London's School of Public Health, said,"This study adds to the growing evidence that ultra-processed foods are likely to negatively impact our health including our risk for cancer. Given the high levels of consumption in UK adults and children, this has important implications for future health outcomes.
The World Health Organization and the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization has previously recommended restricting ultra-processed foods as part of a healthy sustainable diet.
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