Раковая наука и терапия

A Study Survey on Risk Factors Associated with Breast Cancer in Bangladeshi Population

Abstract

Sharmin Afroz, Shafkat Shamim Rahman and Md. Mahboob Hossain

Background: The occurrence of breast Cancer is a rising concern in Bangladesh. A hospital based case control study was conducted.

Methodology: A nationwide representative sample of 100 out of 115 cancer patients aged 20 or older was interviewed at NICRH to provide information on awareness of the risk factors of breast cancer causes in Bangladeshi population.

Results and discussion: Highest number of patients was from 40-49 (39%) and 30-39 (27%) year-age group. About 15% patients had direct family history, 21% had early periods. About 14% have got late menopause. If women begin menopause after age 55, the risk increases. 15% women have had not had children, and 10% had their first child after age 30. Study found women using birth control pills (47%), have slightly greater risk. 9% women’s breast feeding lasts below 1 year. And about 7% patient never breast fed their child. About 40% female patients do not walk as exercise.

Conclusion: Results suggested a mixture of different factors with Aging and direct family history poses higher risk for breast cancer.