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.
8 Articles
8 Articles
Another study links ultraprocessed foods to cancer, but questions remain
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Eating a greater amount of ultraprocessed food was associated with a higher risk of developing cancers of the upper digestive tract, such as mouth, throat and esophageal cancer, according to a new study. In the United States, a 2019 study estimated some 71% of the food supply may be ultraprocessed. People who consumed 10% more ultraprocessed foods than others in the study had a 23% higher risk of head and neck canc…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 71% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage