The World Health Organization (W-H-O) issued a report Monday that claims people raise their risk of getting colorectal cancer by eating processed meats, such as hot dogs, ham, bacon and beef jerky. Doctor Patricia Quinlisk, medical director with the Iowa Department of Public Health, says health officials — for many decades — have urged people to follow a diet that’s heavy on fruits and vegetables….
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The authors of the W-H-O report do note the risks of developing cancer from eating meat are relatively small, but the report labels processed meat a carcinogen – similar to cigarettes. Quinlisk suggests Iowans simply pursue a “varied” diet….
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Iowa is nation’s leading pork producing state and usually ranks among the top 10 states for beef production.