Ultra-Processed Foods Flagged as ‘Silent Killer’ in Study Comparing Them to Cigarettes
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Feb 04, 2026, 11:51 IST | Updated: Feb 04, 2026, 11:51 IST
A study has raised alarm over ultra-processed foods, describing them as a “silent killer” and warning they are engineered in ways similar to cigarettes. Researchers say such foods are designed to drive overconsumption, intensifying concerns over their long-term health impact and the role of industrial food design in rising chronic diseases.
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