Cancer Risk – Breast Cancer - Popup |
Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer for women, with about 240,000 new cases yearly. Factors that increase your risk include: having your first period before age 12, not having children or having your first child after age 30, and having a family history of breast cancer. The best advice to prevent breast cancer is:
- Get regular physical activity, 45-60 minutes, 5 days/week
- Limit lifetime weight gain with good eating habits and regular exercise
- Avoid or limit alcohol intake
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| Written by: Don Hall, DrPH, CHES |
| Date Published: October 30,2007
Date Reviewed: June 09,2008 |
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