OBJECTIVE:
To explore the risk factors of breast cancer for better control and prevention of the malignancy.
METHODS:
The clinical data of 232 patients with pathologically established breast cancer were investigated in this 1:1 case-control study to identify the risk factors of breast cancer.
RESULTS:
The history of benign breast diseases, family history of carcinoma and multiple abortions were the statistically significant risk factors of breast cancer, while breast feeding was the protective factor.
CONCLUSION:
A history of benign breast diseases, family history of carcinoma and multiple abortions are all risk factors of breast cancer.