Risk Factors
Transcript
Women age over 50 are most at risk for breast cancer. Other risk factors including having dense breasts, having a personal or even a family history of breast cancer. Being obese is affiliated with having an increased chance of breast cancer incidence and taking certain types of hormone replacements, especially estrogen products, has been associated. Drinking alcohol as well does seem to link people to have an increased chance of breast cancer.
Key Takeaways
1. Women age over 50 are most at risk for breast cancer.
2. Other risk factors including having dense breasts, having a personal or family history of breast cancer.
3. Being obese and certain types of hormone replacements, especially estrogen products, have been associated.
4. Drinking alcohol also seems to increased risk.
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