Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is a devastating disease - and what we eat may increase our risk of developing it.
Age, diet, and stomach disease can affect the risk of developing gastric cancer. However, research shows strong links between certain foods and the risk of becoming ill.
According to a 2018 report by the World Cancer Research Fund, foods preserved by salt increases the risk of stomach cancer. Research mainly refers to high-salt and salt-preserved foods, which include "pickled vegetables", it added.
