YSK hot dogs are a class 1 carcinogen
Why YSK:
Americans consume over 7 billion hot dogs each summer, with 150 million solely on July 4th.
Grade 1 Carcinogens
Substances or exposure with conclusive evidence showing it causes cancer. Alcohol, red meat, other processed meat, cigarettes, and exposure to solar radiation also meet this standard.
Colorectal Cancer is on the rise
In people younger than 50 years of age, rates have increased by 2.9% per year from 2013 to 2022. In adults aged 50-64, the rate has increased by 0.4% per year during this time.
Deaths from Colorectal Cancer
In the United States, colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and the fourth leading cause in women, but it’s the second most common cause of cancer deaths when numbers for men and women are combined. It’s expected to cause about 55,230 deaths during 2026.