Diet and upper-aerodigestive tract cancer in Europe: The ARCAGE study.
Eating red meat increased upper-aerodigestive tract cancer risk, especially esophageal cancer.
The consumption of fruits, vegetables, olive oil and tea reduced the risk of upper-aerodigestive tract cancer.
Intakes of red meat, processed meat, and meat mutagens increase lung cancer risk.
A case control study on 2101 lung cancer cases in Italy.
Red meat, processed meat and meat mutagens (heterocyclic amines and benzopyrene) increased lung cancer risk.
Benzopyrene (Benzo[a]pyrene)
“Benzo[a]pyrene, C20H12, is a five-ring polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon that is mutagenic and highly carcinogenic.”