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Study finds growing evidence of link between ultraprocessed food and cancer
Eating ultraprocessed foods is associated with a higher risk of developing upper digestive tract cancers, according to a study.
A 10% increase in ultraprocessed food consumption is linked to a 23% higher risk of head and neck cancer and a 24% higher risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma.
The study adds to existing evidence highlighting the connection between ultraprocessed foods and cancer risk.