NUTRITION
CHRONIC DISEASES
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Group 1 (strongest evidence of being carcinogenic)
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Group 2A (more than likely carcinogenic)
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Group 2B (potentially carcinogenic)
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Group 4 (evidence suggests not carcinogenic)
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Detailed explanation-1: -Processed meat is classified as a Class 1 carcinogen by the World Health Organization.
Detailed explanation-2: -Processed meat was classified as Group 1, carcinogenic to humans. What does this mean? This category is used when there is sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity in humans. In other words, there is convincing evidence that the agent causes cancer.
Detailed explanation-3: -Processed meats like bacon are considered carcinogenic. In particular, cured meats are high in sodium, nitrates, PAHs, HCAs, and AGEs, all of which may increase your risk of cancer.
Detailed explanation-4: -Nitrites are perhaps the best-known cancer risk in bacon. Nitrites are used as a preservative, and are also converted in the stomach into N-nitroso compounds (NOCs), which can cause cancer.
Detailed explanation-5: -Acetaldehyde (from consuming alcoholic beverages) Acheson process, occupational exposure associated with. Acid mists, strong inorganic. Aflatoxins. Alcoholic beverages. Aluminum production. 4-Aminobiphenyl. Areca nut. More items •08-Jul-2022