Meat and fat intake and pancreatic cancer risk in the Netherlands Cohort Study

Abstract Meat contains numerous carcinogens, such as heterocyclic amines, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and N ‐nitroso compounds, which can be derived either from natural food or during the process of food preparation. These carcinogens may increase pancreatic cancer risk. Furthermore, studies in animals showed that polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially linoleic acid, increase pancreatic cancer risk. We examined prospectively the relation between pancreatic cancer risk and intake of fresh meat, processed meat, fish, eggs, total fat, and different types of fat. The Netherlands Cohort Stud... Mehr ...