Red meat death risk?
Eating too much red meat is associated with an increased risk of death, says a new study. But what does this mean? A risk expert explains. Plus, the world's largest employers. Tim Harford presents.
Eating an extra portion of red meat every day is associated with an increased risk of death, according to a new study. But what does this mean? A risk expert from Cambridge University - Professor David Spiegelhalter - works it out for Tim Harford.
Plus, which are the world's largest employers?
Producer: Ruth Alexander
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- Sat 17 Mar 2012 18:50GMTBBC World Service Online
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