- Stanton AV
- Leroy F
- Elliott C.
- Man N
- Wall P
- De Smet S
We also support Stanton and colleagues’ call for further clarification, justification, or reconsideration that the theoretical minimum risk exposure level for GBD-selected raw red meat is zero. with their latest quote. Not only does the increase in estimated burden seem implausible, but the lack of transparency in the assumptions underlying the calculation undermines confidence in the GBD estimate.
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- Azadna Jafabad S
- Calimian M
- Roshani S
- and others.
Moreover, insufficient clarity of such assumptions may reduce their use in policy making.
Eliminating meat from such a diet is impractical and unrealistic, with risks of nutritional deficiencies determined to outweigh future cancer risks.
- Knuppel A
- Paper K
- Fensom Goalkeeper
- and others.
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Diet, Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Cancer: A Global Perspective: An Overview of the Third Expert Report.
The lack of a clear basis for the assumptions underlying the GBD estimate is troubling, unsupported by evidence, and unrealistic.
We declare no competing interests.
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Publication date: August 6, 2022
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(22)01283-1
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