Barbecued and smoked meat tied to risk of death from breast cancer

A U.S. study suggests that women who eat a lot of grilled, smoked and barbecued meats are likely to develop breast cancer. - " There are many carcinogens found in grilled or smoked meats, one of the most common are polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) which are formed during combustion of organic material" said lead study author Humberto Parada, a researcher at the University Of North Carolina. - Women are exposed to these carcinogens by cigarettes smoke or air pollution, which are associated with an increased risk of developing breast cancer. - Research have suggested that exposure to these chemicals through grilled or smoked meat can increase the risk of breast cancer.

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