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By Suzannah Ramsdale on Thursday 27 November 2008

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Marie Claire health news: Processed meat

One in ten people have cut down on processed meat following media coverage outlining its links to cancer.

Last year, a World Cancer Research Fund report found that eating two rashers of bacon and two sausages a day caused a 63% higher risk of bowel cancer.

Now a year on, and an online survey has found that a quarter of those questioned were attempting to eat more fruit and vegetables, whilst 18% of people were trying to watch their weight.

However, the survey found that it was mainly older people who were keen to change their eating habits, with 37% choosing to cut out their spam sandwiches.

Youngsters, on the other hand, seemed less bothered by the risk of cancer, with only 6% of 18-34 year-olds heeding the advice.

Richard Evans, the head of communications for the World Cancer Research Fund, said, 'It is really encouraging that so many people remember our report and have tried to make lifestyle changes as a result of it.'

'A big part of our work is interpreting the latest scientific research and then giving people the information so they are then in a position to make informed decisions. This survey shows that if people are told how they can reduce their risk of cancer then many of them will make changes.'

There goes the daily fry up then!