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Risks Associated with Obesity

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Reducing Breast Cancer Risk in Women

Part of the book series: Developments in Oncology ((DION,volume 75))

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In childhood, an energy-rich diet may lead to overweight which can promote earlier ovarian maturation and consequently early onset of menstruation and breast tissue proliferation [1]. Thus, childhood and adolescent overweight may be relevant to breast cancer risk. For adult women, overweight is generally considered to be a risk factor for breast cancer, perhaps primarily via the formation of estrogen in adipose tissue [2]. Obesity is probably most relevant to increased risk after the menopause, when ovarian production of estrogen no longer predominates. The effect of adult obesity on breast cancer risk, therefore, needs to be considered according to the ovarian status of a woman.

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Radimer, K.L., Bain, C. (1995). Risks Associated with Obesity. In: Stoll, B.A. (eds) Reducing Breast Cancer Risk in Women. Developments in Oncology, vol 75. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-0489-0_16

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