August 8, 2019
Researchers have shown a relationship between the consumption of processed meat and the occurrence of lung disease. Another observation is that people who smoke and eat poorly increase their risk by more than six times.
A link between the consumption of processed meat and lung disease
Consuming too much processed meat can lead to cancer, this has already been proven. A new study published in the medical journal The Lancet shows, this time, an association between the consumption of processed meat and the prevalence of lung disease such as chronic obstructive bronchitis and emphysema. Worse, this consumption would increase the risk of developing this type of pathology in people who smoke and eat poorly.
To carry out their work, the researchers analyzed the data of more than 2 million women, between 1991 and 2017. The scientists then found that those who ate more processed meat (once or more per week) had 29% more chronic obstructive pulmonary disease than those who consumed it never or less than once a week.
Tobacco and lifestyle also involved
Then they also studied the impact of the consumption of processed meat on the occurrence of these diseases associated with risk factors such as smoking and unhealthy diet. In the end, the comparison of women counting the three risk factors to those who did not count any, is enormous. Those who smoke, eat poorly in general and regularly consume processed meat are 6.32 times more likely to develop this type of disease on average.
In conclusion, the researchers offer advice. It’s better to reduce your consumption of processed meat and as part of a healthier lifestyle, eat better overall, thinking about vegetables in particular and doing more sport. It is also recommended to stop smoking. In both cases, it is possible to get help, by consulting a dietitian and getting advice on how to quit smoking.
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Marie-Eve Wilson-Jamin
