date:Nov 04, 2015
a dozen types of cancer with the consumption of red meat or processed meat in many countries and populations with diverse diets. The most influential evidence came from large prospective cohort studies conducted over the past 20 years.
These findings further support current public health recommendations to limit intake of meat, said Christopher Wild, director, IARC. At the same time, red meat has nutritional value. Therefore, these results are important in enabling governments and international