Volume : V, Issue : V, May - 2015

Life Style and Dietary Factors Influencing Breast Cancer

Dr. Firdous Ansari

Abstract :

 Breast cancer (BC) is one of the leading causes of cancer mortality in female in the world. It is the second  most common cancer among Indian women. Study critically reviews the literature which includes the factors that influence BC viz. life style and dietary factors. Under the head lifestyle, studies emphasizing on stress, obesity,  physical activity, smoking and alcohol etc. are considered. In the next section, studies dealing with consumption of  olive oil, dairy products, vegetables, fruits and meat are entertained. In the beneath, discussion is made in the light of  present Indian Scenario.  Discussion Life style and dietary habits have their roots in disease occurrence; it may play a protective role against a disease. Considered evidences suggest that environment, life style and diet affects a healthy life. There is a need to study these different factors in Indian prospectus; a study is needed answering the question whether Indian culture is more protective  against the disease. If it is so adaptation of Westernization may be dropped out.

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Dr. Firdous Ansari Life Style and Dietary Factors Influencing Breast Cancer Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.5, Issue : 5 May 2015

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