title: Red meat, processed meat and cancer in South Africa.
abstract: Epidemiological studies around the world were analysed recently by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, demonstrating a positive correlation between consumption of red meat and processed meat and colorectal cancer. In South Africa (SA) there is a great variation in the incidence of this type of cancer between various ethnic groups, related to diet and other risk factors. Strengthening the SA cancer registry and co-ordinated research on diet and cancer are required to provide specific answers for our population.
authors.affiliation: Medical Research Council, South Africa. cristina.stefan@mrc.ac.za.
authors.forename: Daniela Cristina
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Stefan
mesh_terms: D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology*; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D000069466:Red Meat / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013019:South Africa / Q000453:epidemiology