| Item type |
Article |
| Subjects |
300 Social sciences > 301 Sociology & anthropology |
| Division/Agency |
LPPKN - National Population and Family Development Board, Malaysia: Human Resources Management Division |
| Keywords |
Breast cancer, diet, Lifestyle, Risk factors, Women |
| Additional Information |
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| Abstract |
Breast cancer is currently the most common cancer in women worldwide. It is said that there is no proven method of preventing cancer. However, studies have shown that there are some women’s lifestyle factors that have been scientifically shown to increase the risk of breast cancer. A review of the literature from the epidemiological, medical, and psychosocial disciplines strives to analyse factors that tend to increase the risk of developing breast cancer. Published material reviewed concerning the connection between breast cancer risk and lifestyle factors such as diet and physical activity. This review shows that several women’s
lifestyle factors have been regularly considered as risk factors for developing breast cancer. They include women who have not had children or women who had their first child at an older age, short duration of brestfeeding or not breastfeed at all, diet and nutrition, and psychological stress. |
