Study finds excessive salt consumption may raise stomach cancer risk
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A long-term study by MedUni Vienna, published in the journal Gastric Cancer, revealed a link between high salt consumption and stomach cancer.
In the list of the most common types of cancer worldwide, stomach cancer is in fifth place. The risk of this tumor disease increases with age, but the latest statistics paint a worrying picture of an increase in adults under the age of 50. Risk factors include tobacco and alcohol consumption, overweight, and obesity.
The fact that a very salty diet increases the risk of stomach cancer has previously been proven in studies with Asian population groups, who frequently eat food preserved in salt, heavily salted fish, or extremely salty marinades and sauces.
Excessive salt intake can have several adverse effects on overall health. It can lead to high blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Additionally, too much salt can contribute to the development of kidney disease by putting strain on the kidneys and increasing the risk of kidney stones. Excess salt intake has also been linked to stomach cancer, osteoporosis, and cognitive decline.
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