Eating Too Much Processed Meat Can Shorten Life

Swiss researchers found that high consumption of processed meat in the UK shortens lives due to heart disease and cancer. A safe daily intake is under an ounce, equivalent to a single chipolata. Reducing intake to two or three rashers of bacon a week could prevent 4000 bowel cancer cases annually. High consumption, defined as 160 grams or more per day, increases the risk of death from any cause by nearly half. The study suggests that lifestyle factors like smoking and lack of exercise also contribute to health risks. Public reactions vary, with some opting for vegetarian choices.

What conclusion did the study reach regarding the consumption of processed meat and its impact on health?

What lifestyle factors are associated with people who consume large amounts of processed meat?