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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Jane Kirby

The devastating impact ultra processed foods can have on a cancer patient’s life span

Cancer patients who frequently consume ultra-processed foods (UPFs) could face a significantly increased risk of dying from their disease, new research indicates.

A study conducted by Italian researchers found that individuals with the highest intake of these foods were almost 60 per cent more likely to die earlier than those who consumed the least.

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