[ClearCase_guy]

I remember being told (years ago) that places like Mexico had high rates of stomach cancer due to their intake of spicy food.

I have no idea if that is true. Personally, I doubt it. And for the record, I adore spicy food and I am willing to accept the consequences (if any).

[peteram]

I remember being told (years ago) that places like Mexico had high rates of stomach cancer due to their intake of spicy food.

I think "moderation" is the key here. Too much of anything will kill you.

[Tamar1973]

I remember being told (years ago) that places like Mexico had high rates of stomach cancer due to their intake of spicy food.

They say the same thing in Korea. At least as far as Korea is concerned, I believe it's the mixture of large amounts of spicy foods with large amounts of soju (Korea's equivalent to vodka) that causes the stomach cancers.