The World Health Organisation is expected to announce that the cancer threat from bacon and other processed meats is on a par with that of smoking. The report, to be released on Monday, will be a bombshell for farmers and fast food chains alike and has left many questioning what they knew about carcinogenic – cancer-causing – substances. The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) has warned for several years that there is “strong evidence” that consuming a lot of red meat can cause bowel cancer.

Source: WHO cancer report: As experts issue warning on processed meat, here are 13 practical ways to reduce your cancer risk | Health News | Lifestyle | The Independent