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Breast Cancer Risk Factors
No evidence was found linking adolescent alcohol use and mammographic density
December 29th, 2005
No evidence was found linking adolescent alcohol use and mammographic density. "Adolescent exposures may be important in the development of breast cancer later in life." Investigators in the United States "examined the association of adolescent alcohol consumption and adult mammographic density, a strong risk factor for breast cancer." "Women within the Minnesota Breast Cancer Family Cohort with detailed mammogram and risk factor information (n=1,893) formed our sample," stated C.M. Vachon and colleagues. "Breast cancer cases were excluded. Adolescent alcohol consumption (before age 18) was solicited through a mailed questionnaire. Percent density...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-12-29)
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