Pattern of breast cancer risk factors among pre and post-menopausal women at a Primary Care Clinic in Nigeria

Pattern of breast cancer risk factors among pre and post-menopausal women at a Primary Care Clinic in Nigeria

Context: The incidence of breast cancer is increasing worldwide. In black women, breast cancer is associated with aggressive features and poor survival. Objective: Identification of risk factors such as early age of menarche, obesity and family history of breast cancer may permit preventive strateg...

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Main Authors: Ajayi O Ikeoluwapo, Ogunbode M Adetola, Adeniji-Sofoluwe T Adenike, Mosuro A Olushola, Ladipo MA Modupe, Oluwasola O Abideen, Afolabi B Nathaniel, Obajimi O Millicent
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Subjects:
Breast cancer; Nigeria; risk factors; women.
Online Access:http://www.tjogonline.com/article.asp?issn=0189-5117;year=2016;volume=33;issue=2;spage=220;epage=227;aulast=Ikeoluwapo

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