Future possibilities in the prevention of breast cancer: Role of genetic variation in breast cancer prevention

Breast Cancer Research

Table 1 Breast cancer risk factors

	Modifiable using traditional intervention strategies
	Yes	No
Factors that confer highest risk
Age		•
Inherited susceptibility		•
Atypical hyperplasia		•
Endogenous hormone levels		•
Early age at menarche	•
Late age at menopause		•
Late age at first pregnancy		•
Factors with small effects on risk
Physical activity	•
Lactation	•
Weight/body mass	•
HRT	•
Alcohol consumption	•
Possible risk factors that confer small risk
Oral contraceptive use	•
High dietary fat	•
Low dietary fiber	•

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