CANCER AND

PROCESSED MEAT
CANCER INCIDENCE IN MEXICO
150,000 new cancer cases detected in Mexico each
year.

Individuals who eat the most meat like ham, burgers,
sausages and bacon are 44% more likely to die
prematurely than minimal meat eaters, research says.


ABOUT CANCER
Normal cells: Grow,
divide and die.

Abnormal cells:
Grow and divide.
Damage to DNA.
Cancer is a term used for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without
control and are able to invade other tissues.
ABOUT CANCER
CAUSES OF CANCER
Genetics
Environment
Radiation
Viruses
Chemicals and toxins
PROCESSED MEAT
PROCESSED MEAT
Fresh products that have been changed from their
original state or cured (food preservation).

Processed meats are meat products that have a longer
shelf life because of preservatives .

Sodium nitrate, monosodium glutamate appears in red
meat products.

Highly processed meats often contain:
Preservatives
Colorants
Flavor
Texturants

PROCESSED MEAT
Sodium nitrate

It is a compound used to cure meats.

It is known as a carcinogen ingredient used as a
preservative.

Sodium nitrate inhibits the growth of the bacteria
and also it is a color fixer used to give meat a bright
red color providing a fresh look.

PROCESSED MEAT
Sodium nitrate

Nitrates are converted to nitrites in our digestive
system.

Nitrates form nitrosamines.

PROCESSED MEATS AND LINKED CANCERS
Bowel cancer or colorectal cancer
Pancreatic cancer
Liver cancer
Bladder cancer
Prostate cancer
Breast cancer

PROCESSED MEAT
Check carefully

Beef jerky
Bacon
Sausage
Sandwich meat
PREVENTION
Avoid eating processed meats.
Do exercise.
Maintain a healthy weight.
Eat fruit and vegetables every day (Vitamin C).
Eat foods high in fibre such as wholegrain bread,
cereals and pasta.