Incidence and risk factors of breast cancer
La’Kesia Chance
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English Composition II C456
Task 1
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Incidence and risk factors of breast cancer
Thesis: Research shows that there is a strong need to contain the disease of breast cancer by
providing quality treatment to victims and also ensuring the disease is detected early and this is
possible by creating awareness on the risk factors.
Antony, M. P., Antony, M. P., Surakutty, B., Vasu, T. A., & Chisthi, M. (2018). Risk factors for
breast cancer among Indian women: A case–control study. Nigerian journal of clinical practice,
21(4)., M. (2018). Risk factors for breast cancer among Indian women: A case–control study.
Nigerian journal of clinical practice, 21(4).
According to the article written by Anthony, Surakutty, Vasu, & Chisthi, breast cancer has
been identified as the most occurring type of cancer among women in the world. The article
identifies that the cases of cancer have been on the rise. The increase in the incidence of breast
cancer among women in the world has been attributed to the aspect of urbanization and also the
lifestyles of individuals. One of the risk factors that is highlighted in the article is the lack of
breastfeeding. Many women in today‘s society are keen on maintaining their statues. In that case,
most women lately are avoiding breastfeeding their children hence increasing their risk of getting
breast cancer. Additionally, the article identifies that use of contraceptives, being overweight,
leading a sedentary lifestyle, alcohol and smoking, poor diet and exposure to radiation or
hormone replacement therapy increases the risks of individuals developing breast cancer. The
publisher of this article is Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, which deals with clinical and
dentist issues in Nigeria, therefore, the source is credible. The information given is highly
relevant as it aligns with the topic of the research thus information needed will easily be retrieved
from the article and used to complete the research paper. The article highlights the risk factors of
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