Meat-eaters shouldn't be put off by WHO report
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Before Eric Bahrt mounts his hobbyhorse, I would like to inform everyone that recently the World Health Organisation released a report from 22 independent cancer experts in 10 countries who based their opinions on more than 800 studies on the consumption
The report builds on previous reports from the World Cancer Research Fund indicating that large quantities of red meat are a probable risk for cancers of the bowel, prostate and pancreas. The evidence for processed meats has strengthened so that sausages, ham, bacon and other processed meats are now classified as capable of causing cancer in humans.
Please note two key words: “probable” and “capable”, not “will”.
This morning I enjoyed a breakfast of bacon and eggs, and tonight I am sitting down to a beef casserole with mushrooms.
David Brown
