Friday Favorites: The Effects of Processed Meat on Lung Function

If the nitrites in foods like ham and bacon cause lung damage, what about “uncured” meat with “no nitrites added”?

Yes, it’s a known carcinogen, but How Much Cancer Does Lunch Meat Cause? (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-...
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