Breast Cancer: 28% of Cases Linked to 6 Modifiable Risk Factors

6 Lifestyle Factors That Increase Your Risk of Breast Cancer

Researchers have identified modifiable behaviors that can contribute to the risk of developing breast cancerStock image of a woman wearing a pink ribbon for breast cancer awareness.Credit: GettyNEED TO KNOWNew research published in The Lancet Oncology pinpoints the six lifestyle factors that increase the risk of developing breast cancerA high consumption of red meat is the highest risk factor, according to researchers from the Global Burden of D…

Breast cancer: 28% of cases linked to 6 modifiable risk factors

Breast cancer incidence is likely to continue to rise, experts project. They also highlight that almost one third of cases are currently linked to modifiable risk factors, according to global data.

Why Breast Cancer Is Still the Leading Malignancy in Women

Breast cancer continues to be the leading cause of cancer-related illness and premature death among women worldwide despite being one of the most active fields in drug and diagnostic research and development, according to research published this week in The Lancet Oncology. The study includes country-level data for 204 countries and territories. A massive analysis by the Global Burden of Disease Study Breast Cancer Collaborators, the study repor…

28% of cases linked to 6 modifiable risk factors - Health Care Today

Breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer and cancer deaths in women worldwide, with cases predicted to continue rising over the coming years. Widespread screening and improved treatments are impacting numbers in many countries, but new cases and deaths from breast cancer are rising in lower income countries. The new report highlights six modifiable risk factors that contribute to almost one-third of the breast-cancer burden worldwide. Ta…