Red meat, processed meat and cancer in South Africa : issues in medicine

Epidemiological studies around the world were analysed recently by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, demonstrating a positive correlation between consumption of red meat and processed meat and colorectal cancer. In South Africa (SA) there is a great variation in the incidence of this...

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Published in:South African medical journal 2016-01, Vol.106 (1), p.43
Main Author: Stefan, D.C.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Epidemiological studies around the world were analysed recently by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, demonstrating a positive correlation between consumption of red meat and processed meat and colorectal cancer. In South Africa (SA) there is a great variation in the incidence of this type of cancer between various ethnic groups, related to diet and other risk factors. Strengthening the SA cancer registry and co-ordinated research on diet and cancer are required to provide specific answers for our population.
ISSN:0256-9574
2078-5135
DOI:10.7196/SAMJ.2016.v106i1.10400