Why Must People Not Eat Pork?: Exploring the Health, Religious, and Historical Reasons
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A 2025 World Health Organization meta-analysis classified processed meat, including many pork products, as a Group 1 carcinogen, linked to colorectal cancer. Beyond these modern health concerns, long-held religious and historical reasons also explain why people must not eat pork, making it a topic of deep significance across cultures.
