Deli Meats
Processed sliced ham, salami and cured meats.
How this score is built
- 100Start
- 81.6Chemical hazard 4 × 4.6−18.4
- 68Everyday exposure 4 × 3.4−13.6
- 63Persistence 2 × 2.6−5.2, then rounded to 63
- LowThe band63 sits in 60–79.
What each input rests on
| Input | Rating | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical hazard | 4/10 |
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| Everyday exposure | 4/10 | unsourced input |
| Persistence | 2/10 | unsourced input |
Ratings are editorial. A study listed here supports the rating; it did not compute it. How the index is built
What this means for you
Processed meats are classified as a group 1 carcinogen, driven partly by nitrite-formed nitrosamines. Occasional use is one thing; daily deli sandwiches add up.
Evidence strength: strong
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