Risk and Protective Factors for Female Cancer Breast in Al-Dakahleya, Egypt | ||
| The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine | ||
| Article 52, Volume 97, Issue 1, October 2024, Pages 3764-3773 PDF (498.16 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejhm.2024.389457 | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer globally, accounting for 2,296,840 new cases of breast cancer in 2022. In Egypt, breast cancer constitutes 33% of female cancer diagnoses, with over 22,000 new cases annually. Objective: To identify possible risk and protective factors for breast cancer among women in Al Dakahleya Governorate, Egypt. Subjects and methods: A case-control design was employed, involving 200 breast cancer cases and 200 controls recruited from Mansoura Cancer Institute. Data were collected through questionnaires addressing sociodemographic, medical, and lifestyle factors. Results: The results indicated significant risk factors for breast cancer, including older age, unemployment, obesity (BMI > 30 kg/m²), and prolonged hormonal contraceptive use. Protective factors included maintaining a healthy BMI and a higher number of pregnancies. Conclusion: These findings highlighted the importance of public health strategies focusing on obesity prevention, contraceptive education, and promoting a healthy lifestyle to mitigate breast cancer risk in this population. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Protective; Risk; factors; Cancer; breast; Al Dakahleya | ||
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