PCRM Poll Finds 90% of Americans Miss Specific Hot Dog Risks as 59% Eat Them Monthly
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Updated · Gizmodo · Jun 30
PCRM Poll Finds 90% of Americans Miss Specific Hot Dog Risks as 59% Eat Them Monthly
1 articles · Updated · Gizmodo · Jun 30
Summary
Nearly 90% of U.S. adults could not name specific health risks tied to hot dogs in a Morning Consult poll of more than 2,200 people commissioned by PCRM.
Fifty-nine percent said they eat hot dogs at least monthly, about a quarter at least weekly, and 5% daily, showing the knowledge gap persists alongside regular consumption.
Only 11% could cite concrete harms such as cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure or high cholesterol; 40% said they knew of no risks at all.
PCRM doctors said children should especially limit processed meats, which the WHO classifies as a Group 1 carcinogen and research links to colorectal cancer, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
Ahead of the July 4 holiday, the group urged moderation and suggested plant-based or homemade alternatives such as veggie dogs or carrot dogs.