VOICED : OMS consumo excesivo de carnes aumenta riesgo de cancer

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a report warning about the increased cancer risk associated with excessive consumption of processed meats, placing them in Group 1 of cancer risks, alongside tobacco and asbestos. Red meats are classified as probably carcinogenic in Group 2. The report is based on scientific literature reviewed by experts from 10 countries. However, the North American Meat Institute criticized the report, arguing that cancer is a complex disease not caused by simple foods. WHO clarifies that while red meat is not established as a cancer cause, it could be linked to 50,000 cancer deaths worldwide, contrasting with higher death rates from smoking, alcohol, and air pollution.

What category does the WHO place processed meats in regarding cancer risk?

• Group 4, probably not carcinogenic

• Group 3, not classifiable

• Group 2, probably carcinogenic

• Group 1, alongside tobacco and asbestos

What is the basis for the WHO's conclusions on red meat?

• A single groundbreaking study

• A review of scientific literature by experts

• Animal testing results

• Public opinion surveys

How does the North American Meat Institute view the WHO report?

• As a supportive document

• As a minor concern

• As a confirmation of their own findings

• As a challenge to common sense

According to WHO, how many cancer deaths could red meat be responsible for worldwide?

• 1 million

• 600,000

• 50,000

• 200,000

Which of the following causes more annual deaths than red meat, according to WHO?

• Vegetables

• Dairy products

• Tobacco, alcohol, and air pollution

• Processed meats