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Breast Cancer Incidence
Researchers propose HRT prescribing practices may impact breast cancer incidence
November 10th, 2005
Researchers propose that modifiying HRT prescribing practices may impact breast cancer incidence and associated health care factors. A study published by scientists writing in the European Journal of Cancer "calculated the potential impact of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on breast cancer incidence in Australia and estimated how changes in prescribing HRT to women could affect this risk." "The effects of HRT on breast cancer incidence was estimated using the attributable fraction technique with prevalence data derived from the 2001 Australian Health Survey and published rates of breast cancer relative risks from HRT use," wrote N. J....
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-11-10)
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