Tuesday, October 27, 2015

WHO equate sausage with cigarette

WHO Samakan Sosis Dengan Rokok
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International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), one research institute shelter that the World Health Organization (WHO) conducted an analysis of 800 studies from around the world, and found the evidence convincing in the human body that the consumption of processed meat causes colon cancer.



The IARC said cancer risk from processed meat consumption habits statistically relatively small, but the risk increases if an increase in the consumption of processed meat. Categories of processed meat includes meats preserved by salting, fermented or smoked including hot dogs, sausage, corned beef, dried meat, canned meat and meat-based sauce.

"Every 50 grams of processed meat consumed someone will increase the risk of cancer by 18 percent on the person," the IARC said in a statement. IARC suggest the need to restrict the intake of meat, especially processed meat.

Responding to the WHO report, the Minister of Agriculture Australia Barnaby Joyce considers joke if there equalize the sausage and cigarettes, following a World Health Organization report on the risks of processed meat as a cause of cancer.

Joyce reminded of red meat and processed meats joined about 474 other things that according to the WHO is a cause of cancer, including walking outside in the sun.

Therefore, Minister Joyce assess the report as a reminder of the need to maintain nutritional balance.

"I think we do not need to say if you eat sausage you will die from colon cancer. You will not die, but you certainly do not rely only on the sausage. If you follow all what the WHO as a cause of cancer, then you will return to live in a cave, "said Minister Joyce.

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA), processed meat industry employers association in Australia said it had heard the IARC report.

MLA said in a statement explaining that the official nutrition guidelines in Australia is 455 grams of red meat cooked perpekan.

"Red meat like beef and lamb is a natural source of iron, vitamin B12 and omega-3 nutrients that the body needs and the human brain to function well," the statement MLA.

Although in per capita Australia, including countries with high meat consumption, but MLA explained among women and children in this country are now eating less red meat. (internetsukasuka)
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