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Who puts processed meat,alcohol & smoking as category 1 cause of cancer & red meat in category 2a as probably causing cancer. does meat cause cancer?
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It seems likely: It seems likely that meat can cause cancer. The WHO has classified processed meats including hot dogs, salami, sausages and ham as a class 1 carcinogen which means that there is strong evidence that processed meats can cause cancer. Red meat, such as pork, beef and lamb has been classified as a 'probable' cause of cancer.
Answered 5/8/2016
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