A NEW global cancer report has warned against eating classic Aussie fry-ups, including sausages and bacon, because of their links to cancer.

The report urges people to avoid processed meats completely.

Salami, ham, bacon, corned beef and sausages all come under fire in the largest study yet into the links between lifestyle and disease.

Obesity topped the list as a high cancer risk, being linked to six cancers: oesophagus, pancreas, bowel, breast cancer, endometrium and kidney cancer.

Alcohol was also a threat, linked to mouth, oesophagus and breast cancer, and surprisingly red and processed meats were shown to have a "convincing increased risk" of colorectal (bowel) cancer.

The project reviewed 7000 studies carried out over 40 years and provided consumers with a list of recommendations.

They were:

PEOPLE were advised to stay trim.

LIMIT your red meat intake to less than 500g a week.

AVOID processed meats.

AVOID sugary drinks.

DRINK alcohol in moderation.

DO at least 30 minutes of exercise every day.