A groundbreaking study aims to cut through decades of conflicting research on red and processed meat’s link to cancer. Researchers from Huaqiao University and Shandong University have proposed a rigorous umbrella review protocol to analyse existing studies and determine the strength of the evidence. Unlike previous reviews, this approach will systematically assess statistical credibility, bias, and the dose-response relationship to provide a clearer understanding of cancer risks.
The study will consolidate data from multiple meta-analyses, focusing on human observational studies rather than animal or clinical trials. Researchers will reassess existing findings using advanced statistical methods, ensuring small-study effects don’t distort conclusions. While this review won’t offer new dietary recommendations immediately, it could reshape public health guidelines based on a more robust evaluation of the evidence. We await the results with interest.
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