Association of red and processed meat consumption with cancer incidence and mortality: An umbrella review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many meta-analyses have reported the associations between red and processed meat consumption and cancer outcomes, but few have assessed the credibility of the evidence. In addition, the results of dose-effect analyses of the association between red and processed meat consumption and cancer outcomes were inconsistently reported in different articles. Here we propose a protocol for an umbrella review (UR) that be designed to assess these associations and explore the potential dose-response relationships.

Methods

We will independently search five electronic databases and two registers from inception to July 2024 for systematic reviews with meta-analysis concerning the associations of red and processed meat consumption with cancer incidence and mortality. We will cond

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11906087 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature