Assessment of qualitative and quantitative pattern of kebab intake as a potential carcinogenic risk factor in Iranian adults

Epidemiologic studies indicated that dietary pattern plays a determinant role in cancer incidence. Increasingconfirmations indicated that 1/3 of cancers are associated to foods. Diet contains different carcinogenic agents: naturally occurring chemicals, synthetic components and compounds produced during cooking.Kebab is one of the most popular foods in the Middle East, particularly in Iran. Red meat, especially lamb or veal, is the most common...