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Abstract
Breast cancer (BC) is the most frequently diagnosed type of cancer and the leading cause
of cancer deaths in women worldwide. A number of established risk factors for BC have been identified
in many previous studies which included age, reproductive history, lactation, hormone levels or
use, genetic factors, breast density and various diet and lifestyle factors. Several previous studies
highlighted the independent effect of dietary patterns, lifestyle factors, macro- and micronutrients intake,
physical activity, tobacco smoking, and weight gain on the risk BC. Although a number of risk
factors have been identified for BC, however, some are difficult to modify such as genetic factors,
while dietary pattern, physical activity, nutrient intake and smoking are modifiable risk factors which
could be targeted to reduce the risk of this devastating disease. Even though there is a quick advancement
in BC cancer therapy, but still, the survival rate is not increasing. Therefore, preventing
cancer development is more important than treating or inhibiting its progression and such prevention
can reduce the suffering and pain of patients and their families.
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Affiliation(s)
- Reema I. Mahmoud
- Department of Nutrition and Food Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan
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