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Eating hotdogs, bacon and other processed meat regularly or drinking more than two alcoholic drinks daily may increase the risk of colorectal cancer, a study has warned.
Other factors found to increase colorectal cancer include eating high amounts of red meat (above 500 grammes a week), such as beef or pork; and being overweight or obese, researchers said.
The report by the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) and the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) also found that whole grains, such as brown rice or whole-wheat bread, reduces colorectal cancer risk.
There was strong evidence that physical activity protects against colon cancer, researchers said.
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