Key clinical point: A significant association was observed between high intake of red and processed meat and the presence of advanced colorectal lesions at colonoscopy in fecal occult blood test (FIT)-positive participants.
Major finding: Each 100 g/day increase in the intake of red and processed meat increased the risk for advanced colorectal lesion by 32% (odds ratio [OR] 1.32; 95% CI 1.09-1.60). The risk was prominent among patients with high vs low (≥100 vs <50 g/day) absolute intake of processed meat (OR 1.19; 95% CI 1.09-1.31).
Study details : This study evaluated associations between red and processed meat intake and screen-detected colorectal lesions in 1162 FIT-positive participants from the Norwegian CRCbiome study.
Disclosures: This study was supported by the Norwegian Cancer Society, the Research Council of Norway, and the South Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority . No competing interests were declared.
Source: Kværner AS et al. Associations of red and processed meat intake with screen-detected colorectal lesions. Br J Nutr. 2022 (Sep 7). Doi: 10.1017/S0007114522002860