- High intake of ultra-processed foods (UPF) is linked to a 41% increased risk of lung cancer.
- The study included over 101,000 participants and had a follow-up of 12.2 years.
- NSCLC risk increased by 37%; SCLC by 44% with high UPF intake.
- Primary UPF sources: lunch meats, soft drinks, white bread.
- Adjustments made for confounding variables like smoking and BMI.
Source: Thorax
