Is Bacon as Harmful as Cigarettes?

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The World Health Organization even classifies bacon, like other processed meats, in the same group of carcinogens as asbestos. Just a few slices can reach the recommended daily intake of saturated fat and salt, which also poses a risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. We asked the Institutes of Nutrition and Public Health whether and how much bacon or similar meat products we can afford.