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http://142.54.178.187:9060/xmlui/handle/123456789/13519| Title: | Obesity, Body Mass Index and Risk of Breast Cancer: A CaseControl Study |
| Authors: | MAHMOOD, MAIRA AAMER, FAIZA JAVED, ARHAM HAQ, MUHAMMAD FAHIMUL YASMIN, RIFFAT |
| Keywords: | Body mass index Obesity breast cancer |
| Issue Date: | Dec-2017 |
| Publisher: | Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences |
| Citation: | Mahmood, M., Aamer, F., & Javed, A. (2017). Obesity, Body Mass Index and Risk of Breast Cancer: A Case-Control Study. Age (yr), 40(3.28), 38-94. |
| Abstract: | Aim: To investigate the relationship between obesity, body mass index (BMI) and the incidence of breast cancer, so as to making contribution to breast cancer screening in high-risk groups and better treatment modalities. Methodology: BMI status of 146 breast cancer patients and 40 healthy individuals at different ages were assessed and compared. Results: The mean BMI was significantly greater in patients than in controls 28.77±3.07 vs. 22.50±1.43kg/m2 , p<0.001. When stratified by age, BMI was significantly greater in ≥60 age for breast cancer patients as compared to healthy controls (67.5% vs. 32.5%, p <0.001) Conclusion: BMI and obesity have a liaison with the incidence of breast cancer, particularly for females ≥60 yrs. |
| URI: | http://142.54.178.187:9060/xmlui/handle/123456789/13519 |
| ISSN: | 1996-7195 |
| Appears in Collections: | Oct-Dec,2017,Issue(4) |
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