World's oldest person credits bacon with longevity

A new report from the World Health Organization says processed meats, including bacon and hot dogs, can cause cancer just like cigarettes do.

But don't tell Susannah Mushatt Jones that bacon is bad for you. The world's oldest person has bacon all the time -- even on her latest birthday cake.

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Nancy Clanton

Nancy Clanton is lead editor for revenue content, but also writes stories about health, travel, events and entertainment. She also coordinates coverage of Pulse, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's digital magazine for nurses in the Southeast. A native of Knoxville and graduate of the University of Tennessee, she has worked at the AJC for 23 years.

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