[Breast cancer--a lifestyle disease?].
The incidence of breast cancer in Denmark has increased about 2-3% every year in the past decades. In this review the established risk factors for the disease are presented and the changes over time in these factors are described. It is concluded that a large part of the rise in incidence can be explained by changes in established risk factors. The potential measures for prevention of the disease seem to be changes in birth patterns and and increased focus on obesity and alcohol use.
Kroman
Niels T
NT
Amtssygehuset i Herlev, Brystkirurgisk Afdeling F, Herlev. kroman@dadlnet.dk
Lidegaard
Øjvind
Ø
Kvistgaard
Marianne Ewertz
ME
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000009:adverse effects; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology* / Q000235:genetics / Q000517:prevention & control; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease; D020073:Gravidity; D020249:Hormone Replacement Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008572:Menarche; D050177:Overweight; D010298:Parity; D011247:Pregnancy; D012307:Risk Factors
D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal