QUB Evidence of Nitrite-cured meat exacerbating cancer

Brian Green

School of Biological Sciences

Press/Media: Research

Description

News media have picked up on the significance of our published research findings: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41538-022-00174-y

Period	27 Dec 2021 → 29 Dec 2022

Media contributions

3

Media contributions

Title	Should nitrites in meat products be banned? Another study links the preservatives to bowel cancer
Degree of recognition	International
Media name/outlet	EuroNews
Media type	Print
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	29/12/2022
URL	https://www.euronews.com/next/2022/12/29/should-nitrites-in-meat-products-be-banned-another-study-links-the-preservatives-to-bowel-
Persons	Brian Green

Title	https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-11578893/Government-urged-ban-additives-used-processed-meat-research-highlights-cancer-risk.html
Degree of recognition	International
Media name/outlet	Daily Mail
Media type	Print
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	28/12/2022
URL	Government urged to ban additives used in processed meat after more research highlights cancer risk
Persons	Brian Green

Title	‘Too much’ nitrite-cured meat brings clear risk of cancer, say scientists
Degree of recognition	International
Media name/outlet	The Guardian
Media type	Print
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	27/12/2021
Description	Call for UK government ban of chemical in processed meat such as bacon and ham after mice tumours study
URL	https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/dec/27/too-much-nitrite-cured-meat-brings-clear-risk-of-cancer-say-scientists
Persons	Brian Green