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Breast Cancer
Researchers at University of Utah target breast cancer
June 5th, 2008
According to a study from the United States, "We evaluated the association between smoking and risk of breast cancer in non-Hispanic white (NHW) and Hispanic or American Indian (HAI) women living in the Southwestern United States. Data on lifetime exposure to active and passive smoke data were available from 1527 NHW cases and 1601 NHW controls; 798 HAI cases and 924 HAI controls." "Interleukin 6 (IL6) and Estrogen Receptor alpha (ESR1) polymorphisms were assessed in conjunction with smoking. Pack-years of smoking (>= 15) were associated with increased risk of pre-menopausal breast cancer among NHW women (OR 1.6, 95% CI 1.1-2. 4). Passive smoke increased risk of...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-06-05)
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