Nitrite is one of the most widely used curing ingredients in meat industries. Nitrites have
numerous useful applications in cured meats and a vital component in giving cured meats …

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer and the fourth most common
cause of cancer-related death. Most cases of CRC are detected in Western countries, with its …

Iron is a critical component of many cellular functions including DNA replication and repair,
and it is essential for cell vitality. As an essential element, iron is critical for maintaining …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) include a group of organic priority pollutants of
critical environmental and public health concern due to their toxic, genotoxic, mutagenic …

Diet has an important role in the development of colorectal cancer. In the past few decades,
findings from extensive epidemiologic and experimental investigations have linked …

Background Nitrates and nitrites occur naturally in water and soil. They are also used as
food additives (preservatives) in processed meats. They could play a role in the …

Recent evidence from large prospective US and European cohort studies and from meta-
analyses of epidemiological studies indicates that the long-term consumption of increasing …

Fresh and processed meats provide high biological value proteins and important
micronutrients. On the other hand, a working group of IARC recently classified processed …

In this article, the incidence, mortality, and survival rates for colorectal cancer are reviewed,
with attention paid to regional variations and changes over time. A concise overview of …

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most frequently detected type of cancer, and the second
most common cause of cancer-related mortality globally. The American Cancer Society …