Abstract:Background: High incidence of breast cancer among the endogamous Mizo-Mongoloid tribe stresses the need to explore the disease pertaining to the family history as well as other risk factors. This study investigates the association of risk factors and inherited diseases with breast cancer.
Methodology: The study includes 426 unrelated breast cancer cases and 810 healthy controls of female Mizo ethnicity. Association between reproductive history, lifestyle/ dietary habits, tobacco and alcohol exposures, family h… Show more
“… 32 Additionally, the consumption of imported fish preserved with formaldehyde (a Group 1 carcinogen) has been found to elevate the risk of Breast cancer. 33 …”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“… 37 Although precise statistical data regarding daily meat intake eluded us, cultural factors indicate a propensity toward high meat consumption. 33 , 38 , 39 …”
“… 32 Additionally, the consumption of imported fish preserved with formaldehyde (a Group 1 carcinogen) has been found to elevate the risk of Breast cancer. 33 …”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“… 37 Although precise statistical data regarding daily meat intake eluded us, cultural factors indicate a propensity toward high meat consumption. 33 , 38 , 39 …”
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