A British medical study warned that eating more pizza and processed foods could increase the risk of bowel cancer by up to 29%.
The study indicated that many people prefer eating fast foods, including pizza, ready-made pasta, burgers and other fatty meals, according to the British newspaper, “Daily Express”, Thursday.
As the study said, “These ready meals and ultra-processed foods have a serious public health impact.”
The study pointed out that these foods contain a high percentage of salt and fat, which increases the possibility of developing a range of conditions that affect the cardiovascular system, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and other types of heart diseases.
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In addition to the cardiovascular system, the study indicated that it may increase the risk of developing a common cancer in men.
Specifically, scientists in several researches warn that ultra-processed foods can increase the risk of colorectal cancer – also known as bowel cancer – in men by about 29%.
The most common type of cancer
The study highlights the long-term health impact of consuming this type of food and how it can increase the risk of one of the most common types of cancer.
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For his part, the study’s lead author, Dr. Lu Wang, said: “We started to think that colorectal cancer could be the most diet-affected type of cancer compared to other types of cancer.”
He added, “Processed meat, most of which falls into the ultra-processed food category, is a strong risk factor for colorectal cancer. Ultra-processed foods are also high in added sugars and low in fiber, which contributes to weight gain and obesity, which is a consistent risk factor.” to colon and rectal cancer.