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New evidence that processed foods may increase cancer risk

New evidence that processed foods may increase cancer risk
A study funded by the UK's World Cancer Research Fund provides new evidence of a link between processed foods (UPF) and an increased risk of developing cancer.


A team from Imperial College London assessed the diets of 197,426 people between the ages of 40 and 69.

After the researchers assessed other factors, socio-demographic, physical activity, smoking status and dietary factors, they found that a 10% increase in processed food consumption was associated with a 2% increase in being diagnosed with any cancer and a 6% increase in deaths from cancer of any type.

The researchers also found that, with each additional 10% increase in processed food consumption, there was a 19% increased risk of ovarian cancer and a 30% increased risk of dying from ovarian cancer. There was also a 16% increase in the risk of dying from breast cancer.