https://www.breastcanceruk.org.uk/science-reviews/breast-cancer-risk-factors-science-review/
Published: 11/06/2019
Peer reviewed by two members of Breast Cancer UK independent Science Panel.
Risk factors you have no control over: ageing, being female, inheriting certain single gene mutations, genetic pre-disposition, family history of breast cancer, tall stature, heavy birthweight, benign breast disease, previous breast cancer diagnosis, high mammographic density.
Risk factors you have some control over: weight, diet, physical activity, alcohol, vitamin D, having children and breastfeeding, smoking, hormonal contraception, hormone replacement therapy, radiation.
Environmental risk factors you may have some control over: Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs), night shift work/light at night, residence.
Breast cancer risk factors. Breast Cancer UK. 2019. https://www.breastcanceruk.org.uk/science-reviews/breast-cancer-risk-factors-science-review/
Currently under review.
