Environmental factors affecting the risk of breast cancer

Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity amongst females of the Australian population. There is still uncertainty as to the causes of breast cancer, however, there are some factors that are thought to increase one's likelihood of developing the disease. These factors include age, gender, family history of the disease especially if there are first degree relatives affected, history of benign breast disease, age at menarche, age at menopause, number of full term pregnancies and the use of hormone therapies. Some researchers suggest that as the incidence of breast cancer is rising, and coincides with increased industrialisation, they suggest that environmental pollutants may contribute to breast cancer risk. This thesis further explores this theory.

Name dc:type.qualificationname

phd

Level dc:type.qualificationlevel

doctoral

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Victoria University

Year dc:date.issued

2007

Author dc:creator

• Taylor, Cheryl M

• 1112 Oncology and Carcinogenesis
• 1117 Public Health and Health Services
• School of Engineering and Science

Language dc:language

en