page_title: Bacon sandwich
section_title: Health concerns
hierarchical_section_title: Bacon sandwich / Health concerns
caption_attribution_description: English: A photograph of a bacon sandwich with tomato ketchup
context_page_description: A bacon sandwich is a sandwich of cooked bacon between bread that is optionally spread with butter, and may be seasoned with ketchup or brown sauce. It is generally served hot. In some establishments the sandwich will be made from bread toasted on only one side, while other establishments serve it on the same roll as is used for hamburgers.
  Bacon sandwiches are an all-day favourite throughout the United Kingdom. They are often served in British cafes, and are anecdotally recommended as a hangover cure.
context_section_description: Numerous studies have showed a connection between processed meats and an increased risk of serious health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, various cancers, and cardiovascular disease.
  A study in 2007 conducted by the World Cancer Research Fund found that there was "convincing evidence" of a link between processed meats and an increased chance of cancer. Although no numerical value was provided for the risk, they did state that "people should not eat more than 500g of red meat a week." 
  The World Health Organization released a warning concerning the sodium content in bacon. For 100g of bacon, there are approximately 1,500 mg of sodium. Currently, the FDA reports that the average American adult should consume less than 2,300 mg per day. Too much sodium in the diet can lead to a higher probability of high blood pressure, which is a major cause of heart disease and stroke.
caption: A toasted bacon sandwich with butter and tomato ketchup
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