Volume : VII, Issue : VIII, August - 2017

Breast Cancer in India: Incidence, Risk factors and Prevention strategies

Saniya Siddique, M. M. Haq

Abstract :

 Breast cancer is now the most common type of cancer in females of urban India [1]. The incidence of east cancer in India is 25.8 per 100,000 women and mortality is 12.7 per 100,000 women [1]. In comparison, the incidence in USA is 124.9 per 100,000 and mortality is 21.2 per 100,000[2] .The USA has a fivefold higher incidence than India but nearly 90 percent have a 5 year survival, while in India the 5 year survival is barely 50 percent. Breast cancer incidence is increasing in India, while also presenting in patients at a younger age [1]. The major risk factors for east cancer are– diet, lifestyle, weight, reproductive cycle, hormone use and lactation {3}. A program aimed at prevention, coupled with increased awareness and early detection strategies can have a substantial impact on reducing the mortality from this deadly disease. This has to be combined effort of government,

Non–government agencies, society and people at large to allow every Indian woman to have the least risk of developing the disease and the best chance of surviving if they happen to develop it. This paper reviews the current data on risk factors and strategies to minimize the risk.

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Saniya Siddique, M.M. Haq, Breast Cancer in India: Incidence, Risk factors and Prevention strategies, INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume‾7 | Issue‾8 | August‾2017

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