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This research aims to update the evidence of red and processed meat's role in colorectal cancer based on recent prospective studies.

June 6, 2011PLoS ONEOpen Access

Red and Processed Meat and Colorectal Cancer Incidence: Meta-Analysis of Prospective Studies

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This research aims to update the evidence of red and processed meat's role in colorectal cancer based on recent prospective studies.
Identified relevant prospective studies via PubMed until March 2011.
Calculated relative risks and 95% confidence intervals using a random-effects model.
Conducted highest versus lowest intake comparisons and dose-response meta-analyses.
Red and processed meat intake is associated with a summary relative risk (RR) of 1.22 (95% CI = 1.11-1.34) for colorectal cancer for the highest vs lowest intake.
Every 100 g/day increase in red and processed meat corresponds to an RR of 1.14 (95% CI = 1.04-1.24).
Fresh red meat has an RR of 1.17 (95% CI = 1.05-1.31) per 100 g/day increase; processed meat shows an RR of 1.18 (95% CI = 1.10-1.28) per 50 g/day increase.

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Meta-analysis examines the link between red and processed meat consumption and colorectal cancer incidence, suggesting dietary limitations for prevention.

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Chan et al. (2011) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a625cbcb8617574e1f56d90 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0020456

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Meta-analysis examines the link between red and processed meat consumption and colorectal cancer incidence, suggesting dietary limitations for prevention.

Red and Processed Meat and Colorectal Cancer Incidence: Meta-Analysis of Prospective Studies

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Red and Processed Meat and Colorectal Cancer Incidence: Meta-Analysis of Prospective Studies

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