Neke od omiljenih namirnica Srba dospele su u prvu kategoriju kancerogenih proizvoda po SZO: Dr Ćeranić objašnjava kako su se našle u grupi s cigaretama i azbestom
Salame, paštete, kobasice, viršle, kulen i čajna – svakodnevni izbor na trpezi mnogih građana – odnedavno se nalaze u kategoriji jedan kancerogenih namirnica Svetske zdravstvene organizacije.
TL;DR
- Processed meats (salamis, pâtés, sausages, wieners, kulen, čajna) are classified as carcinogenic by the WHO.
- While in the same category as cigarettes and asbestos, the risk from processed meats is not the same.
- Additives, high salt content, and nitrites/nitrates in processed meats are health concerns.
- Colon cancer rates are increasing in younger demographics (30-50 years old), a shift from the previous typical age of over 50.
- Factors contributing to the rise include long-term consumption of processed meats, reduced physical activity, and stress.
- Serbia registers about 2,000 new cases of colon cancer annually.
- Screening methods include FOB tests and colonoscopies, with colonoscopy being the 'gold standard'.
- Standard screening recommendations start at age 50, but some countries like the US recommend starting at 45.
- Family history of colon cancer necessitates earlier screening.
- Blood in stool, anemia, or defecation problems require immediate diagnostic attention.
- Treatment for colon cancer is a multidisciplinary process involving surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
- Moderation in diet, increased physical activity, and regular preventive check-ups are advised.