The World Health Organization has issued an analysis linking the consumption of processed meat to colon cancer. Researcher Dana Loomis elaborated on the findings.

Dana Loomis: “The IARC (International Agency for the Research on Cancer) working group concluded that processed meat—that is, the consumption of processed meat—is carcinogenic to humans and that the consumption of red meat is probably carcinogenic to humans. These findings reinforce existing dietary guidelines from a number of health authorities, including the World Health Organization—that is, that people who eat meat should consider reducing their consumption to reduce their risk of several diseases, including cancer.”

Among the food products pointed out by the WHO are bacon, sausage and hot dogs.