what are the causes/risk factors for breast cancer being female?
A.7: • The incidence of breast cancer in the female population peaks in middle age and around the menopause age. • The older the woman the higher the risk • If there is a family history. • The risk is greater in women who consume a high fat diet. • Women with no children or having their first pregnancy after the age of 30 years. • Commencing menstrual periods before the age of 11 years. • Menopause occurring after the age of 55 years.
