Cured Meats (Bacon, etc.) Tied to Childhood Leukemia Risk
Kids who regularly eat cured meats like bacon and hot dogs may have a higher risk of leukemia, while vegetables & soy products may help protect against cancer. Among 515 children & teens with and without acute leukemia, those who ate cured meats more than once a week had a 74 percent higher risk of leukemia than those who rarely ate these foods.
