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Breast Cancer
Study shows lower incidence of breast cancer in high stress women
November 3rd, 2005
A recent study shows lower a incidence of breast cancer in high stress women; however, scientists warn that other health consequences should not be discounted. Researchers in Denmark conducted a study "To assess the relation between self reported intensity and frequency of stress and first time incidence of primary breast cancer." The design was a "Prospective cohort study with 18 years of follow-up." "The 6689 women participating in the Copenhagen City heart study were asked about their perceived level of stress at baseline in 1981-3," reported N. R. Nielsen and colleagues. "These women were followed until 1999 in the Danish nationwide cancer...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-11-03)
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