December 2015 PMID 26514947

Carcinogenicity of consumption of red and processed meat.

Véronique Bouvard, Dana Loomis, Kathryn Z Guyton, Yann Grosse, Fatiha El Ghissassi, Lamia Benbrahim-Tallaa, Neela Guha, Heidi Mattock, Kurt Straif

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518
Peak: 4 in Aug 2019
across 6 sources since Apr 2019

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What people are saying

The posts display strong agreement with the scientific findings, citing sources like the Lancet and IARC, while also illustrating high engagement through detailed references to studies and classifications. The tone ranges from informational to skeptical, such as dismissive remarks about doubt and references to corporate influences, indicating a mix of concern and debate about the true impact of meat consumption on health.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the consensus that red and processed meats are linked to cancer risks, referencing authoritative sources like the Lancet and WHO.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show high curiosity, citing specific studies, classifications, and debates about the health implications of meat consumption.

EngagementHigh engagement

Posts delve into scientific details, challenge each other's viewpoints, and reference research, indicating deep involvement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions reflect awareness of significant health concerns and the political or social debates surrounding meat consumption, though some posts also dismiss or delay the issue.

Abstract in brief

  • The text discusses the potential cancer risks associated with eating red and processed meats, highlighting that some health organizations classify these foods as possible or probable carcinogens.
  • It explains that certain compounds formed during meat processing or at high cooking temperatures, like carcinogenic chemicals, may increase the risk of developing cancers, especially colorectal cancer.
  • The article emphasizes the importance of moderating meat intake and suggests dietary guidelines to reduce cancer risks while still maintaining balanced nutrition.]

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Jerry Naughton
@genaughton57 · X

@BJSM_BMJ @ProfTimNoakes @TheLancet @WHO You say that like they're on different teams. "Last October, WHO released 2 pg report -Carcinogenicity of Consumption of Red and Processed Meat - warning processed meat definitely causes colorectal cancer in humans" Coke & WHO to Spend $12B to Destroy World Health ftfy

Aug 7, 2019 · 12 likes · 3 shares · 1,209 followers View post →
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@joel27799310 · X

Leo a yonkis de la carne especulando con que la

Jun 24, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,049 followers View post →
poet
@korraspout · X

@monadastra @NOS kwf kankerbestrijding is ook al woke tegenwoordig? kijk van mij mag je doen en laten wat je wil, maar wel goed om de risicos te kennen toch? hierbij het wetenschappelijk onderzoek: https://t.co/QQWklLewmI https://t.co/gwdBEmoFye

Dec 13, 2023 · 2 likes · 178 followers View post →
Tenbagger Aktien
@TenbaggerAktien · X

@KielerFinanzen @ttt_financial na dann seid ihr beide entweder irrational oder schlicht einfach unwissend. Es ist empirisch definitiv bewiesen, dass hoher Fleisch Krebs begünstigt, aber letztlich ist eure Sache an was ihr glaubt. https://t.co/0Vz10rSkyI

Aug 3, 2024 · 1 like · 3,077 followers View post →
Fusion Prog Guy @ fusionprogguy.bsky.social
@FusionProgGuy · X

@TheVeganRD Thanks Ginny Messina. I was defending you today! I shared your link about why What the Health was misleading and someone replied with this video by @RyanLum https://t.co/uzIHHpTQTq It took me 5 min to find the 7 studies you mentioned. https://t.co/W44xEGwHAZ #meat #cancer https://t.co/nYDZvjwxrk

Nov 18, 2020 · 1 like · 1,580 followers View post →
Tim Noakes
@ProfTimNoakes · X

RT @genaughton57: @BJSM_BMJ @ProfTimNoakes @TheLancet @WHO You say that like they're on different teams. "Last October, WHO released 2 pg…

Aug 8, 2019 · 3 shares · 158,422 followers View post →

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kamillentee
@xicanlesbe · X

@lucaerc_ @crijti https://t.co/DJsRjPNdZH https://t.co/mcvc4STHWB Ponte a leer tantillo, son artículos de universidades de medicina y de la OMS jajsjajsjs. Pero bueno, no hay peor ciego que el que no quiere ver. Que tengas buen día

Aug 12, 2025 · 175 followers View post →
Mati
@Mathie_kzs · X

@__LautaroNahuel @Brunosanz38 @Mapas_Latinos Dejo por acá el DOI, porque entiendo que cause extrañeza y duda un random de twitter. Por cierto, el estudio contempla solo carnes procesadas y rojas, de mamífero. https://t.co/ixFQqUVomK

Jul 8, 2025 · 38 followers View post →
ℙ
@Policy_Error · X

@crazieyfox @JenJulesJabba @OG_DrC @SBakerMD Key Point: Red meat is classified as “probably carcinogenic to humans”, and processed meat as “carcinogenic to humans” based on evidence linking it to colorectal cancer. https://t.co/EmPANr3XwP

Jun 15, 2025 · 607 followers View post →
Tenbagger Aktien
@TenbaggerAktien · X

@cptconn @KielerFinanzen Es ist halt sehr naheliegend Aufgrund vieler empirischen Studien zu Fleisch, die Weltweit gemacht worden sind..aber gut jemand der jeden Tag Wodka trinkt, raucht und Drogen nimmt und ebenfalls an Krebs erkrankt ist , wirst du wohl genau so argumentieren. https://t.co/0Vz10rSSog

Aug 3, 2024 · 3,077 followers View post →
Tenbagger Aktien
@TenbaggerAktien · X

@KielerFinanzen @ttt_financial na dann seid ihr beide entweder irrational oder schlicht einfach unwissend. Es ist empirisch definitiv bewiesen, dass hoher Fleisch Krebs begünstigt, aber letztlich ist eure Sache an was ihr glaubt. https://t.co/0Vz10rSkyI

Aug 3, 2024 · 1 like · 3,077 followers View post →
Clínica MedPac
@medpacgt · X

La #carneprocesada (carne transformada mediante salazón, curado, fermentación o ahumado, como salchichas, jamón, cecina, etc.) aumenta 18% el riesgo de cáncer colorrectal por 50 gramos/día, y de estómago. Grupo 1 del IARC, 2015. https://t.co/VUjwJDOKe3

Apr 11, 2024 · 44 followers View post →
Clínica MedPac
@medpacgt · X

La #carneroja (res, ternera, cerdo, cordero, caballo o cabra) contiene proteínas de alto valor biológico, vitamina B, hierro y zinc. Aumenta 17% el riesgo de cáncer colorrectal por 100 gramos/día, páncreas y próstata. Grupo 2A del IARC, 2015. https://t.co/VUjwJDOKe3

Apr 11, 2024 · 44 followers View post →
poet
@korraspout · X

@monadastra @NOS kwf kankerbestrijding is ook al woke tegenwoordig? kijk van mij mag je doen en laten wat je wil, maar wel goed om de risicos te kennen toch? hierbij het wetenschappelijk onderzoek: https://t.co/QQWklLewmI https://t.co/gwdBEmoFye

Dec 13, 2023 · 2 likes · 178 followers View post →
Dr Walter Proaño Q.
@proano_walter · X

Carcinogenicity of consumption of red and processed meat - The Lancet Oncology https://t.co/3KYOGtxaf3

Nov 20, 2023 · 178 followers View post →
Dragofix
@Dragofix · X

@project_kingp1n @PlantBasedNews Carcinogenicity of consumption of red and processed meat https://t.co/dDIEDMBpf2 Red meat triggers toxic immune reaction which causes cancer, scientists find https://t.co/fCtHupqptu And not to mention other issues like CVD and other health problems.

Aug 2, 2023 · 4,924 followers View post →
Chelivegan
@CaralloMc · X

RT @joel27799310: Leo a yonkis de la carne especulando con que la

Jun 25, 2023 · 1 share · 755 followers View post →
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@joel27799310 · X

Leo a yonkis de la carne especulando con que la

Jun 24, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,049 followers View post →
Jack Rudenko
@erudenko · X

@inferus_v https://t.co/gc1EZwZWKm https://t.co/f5z8EceGsZ https://t.co/ltS3y89KuZ

May 15, 2023 · 501 followers View post →
Marco Bruno
@armonico1955 · X

@renacrfuncional @endocrinorosero El consumo de carnes rojas está considerado desde hace 7 años como un riesgo de desarrollar cáncer https://t.co/qQT2rBBJUL

May 14, 2023 · 50 followers View post →
DocDoolittle
@docdoolittle2 · X

@AEBuechi https://t.co/uFdU4Uwq4Q

May 29, 2022 · 22 followers View post →
歌島大輔@日本一の整形外科医YouTube(22万人)
@pedro0507 · X

Véronique Bouvard et al. Lancet Oncol. 2015 Carcinogenicity of consumption of red and processed meat

May 4, 2022 · 9,663 followers View post →
Dru
@Ndojo · X

Quoted statement is misleading, in context of health, meat consumption is not associated with the risk of CRC or all-cause mortality. See; International Agency for Research on Cancer. Carcinogenicity of consumption of red and processed meat. Lancet Oncol. 2015, 16, 1599–1600. https://t.co/oZIS89FlKq

Dec 30, 2020 · 4,292 followers View post →
Fusion Prog Guy @ fusionprogguy.bsky.social
@FusionProgGuy · X

@RyanLum @DBelardoMD In 5 min I found the ref you couldn't find in "What The Health Debunked By Vegan Dietitian" "Of the 15 informative case-control studies considered, seven reported positive associations of colorectal cancer with high versus low consumption of red meat." https://t.co/W44xEGwHAZ

Dec 10, 2020 · 1,580 followers View post →
Fusion Prog Guy @ fusionprogguy.bsky.social
@FusionProgGuy · X

@TheVeganRD Thanks Ginny Messina. I was defending you today! I shared your link about why What the Health was misleading and someone replied with this video by @RyanLum https://t.co/uzIHHpTQTq It took me 5 min to find the 7 studies you mentioned. https://t.co/W44xEGwHAZ #meat #cancer https://t.co/nYDZvjwxrk

Nov 18, 2020 · 1 like · 1,580 followers View post →
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@joel27799310 · X

@LaTribunaCR Carne de vacuno = mayor riesgo de mortalidad por cualquier causa https://t.co/eIMS9cdTmX Carne de vacuno = mayor riesgo de padecer cáncer https://t.co/U0Zgl3NCfl

May 8, 2020 · 1,049 followers View post →
laili
@laili_lai · X

RT @genaughton57: @BJSM_BMJ @ProfTimNoakes @TheLancet @WHO You say that like they're on different teams. "Last October, WHO released 2 pg…

Aug 8, 2019 · 3 shares · 66 followers View post →
Tim Noakes
@ProfTimNoakes · X

RT @genaughton57: @BJSM_BMJ @ProfTimNoakes @TheLancet @WHO You say that like they're on different teams. "Last October, WHO released 2 pg…

Aug 8, 2019 · 3 shares · 158,422 followers View post →
GuyNAustin©
@GuyNAustin · X

RT @genaughton57: @BJSM_BMJ @ProfTimNoakes @TheLancet @WHO You say that like they're on different teams. "Last October, WHO released 2 pg…

Aug 7, 2019 · 3 shares · 15,765 followers View post →
Jerry Naughton
@genaughton57 · X

@BJSM_BMJ @ProfTimNoakes @TheLancet @WHO You say that like they're on different teams. "Last October, WHO released 2 pg report -Carcinogenicity of Consumption of Red and Processed Meat - warning processed meat definitely causes colorectal cancer in humans" Coke & WHO to Spend $12B to Destroy World Health ftfy

Aug 7, 2019 · 12 likes · 3 shares · 1,209 followers View post →
Nati Zeballos
@Nati_z14 · X

@claratorrado @yanilatorre The lancet oncology publico ese mismo año, carcinogenicity of consumption of red and processed meat. Es otro artículo muy interesante que habla del porque la IARC clasificó a la carne roja en el grupo 2A junto a los herbicidas.

Apr 7, 2019 · 1,234 followers View post →