As a global authority on cancer, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), an arm of the World Health Organization, has enormous influence and commands much respect, even among its critics. Yet experts from academia, industry and public health say IARC confuses the public and policymakers. Such was the case with their decision on processed meat, which the agency ranked in its top category of carcinogens. But the WHO also says that, in moderation, meat can be part of a healthy diet. Some critics say the way IARC considers and communicates whether substances are carcinogenic is flawed and needs reform. This Reuters special report looks into how thee assessments happen, and what they mean. Read more at Reuters…
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