Study suggests link between ultra processed foods and lung cancer

An international team of researchers tracked the health and food habits of more than 100,000 US adults, with an average age of 63
Study suggests link between ultra processed foods and lung cancer

The researchers stressed that ‘causality cannot be determined’ from their findings. Picture: PA

Academics have found a link between consuming high levels of ultra processed foods (UPFs) and lung cancer.

An international team of researchers tracked the health and food habits of more than 100,000 US adults, with an average age of 63.

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