RISK FACTORS OF BREAST CANCER

Changes that could be due to a Breast Cancer, the no. 1 killer among women are :

1. Obesity is the major cause in post menopausal which leads to excess production of estrogen
2. Early menarche at less than 12 years of age
3. Late marriage & childbirth after age of 30 years
4. Just over 11 months of breast feeding
5. Long oral use of contraceptives
6. Induced abortions & family history of Breast or Ovarian Cancer
7. Benign Breast biopsy
8. Late menstrual period after 55 years of age
9. Low vitamin D levels
10. Indiscriminate use of hormone
11. Use of Alcohol & Tobacco
12. Lac of exercise / Yoga