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Tobacco smoking and breast cancer risk: an evaluation based on a systematic review of epidemiologic evidence among the Japanese population.
Women who smoke tobacco are more likely to develop breast cancer than those who do not smoke.
This study investigated the correlation between tobacco smoking and the incidence of breast cancer in Japanese women. Researchers systematically reviewed data obtained from 3 cohort and 8 case-control studies that examined tobacco smoking as a risk factor for breast cancer development. They found a higher incidence of breast cancer among smokers than never smokers. The findings of this meta-analysis show that tobacco smoking may increase Japanese women’s chances of developing breast cancer.
Research Summary Information
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2006
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Nagata C, Mizoue T, Tanaka K, Tsuji I, Wakai K, Inoue M, Tsugane S; Research Group for the Development and Evaluation of Cancer Prevention Strategies in Japan.
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Department of Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu, Japan. chisato@cc.gifu-u.ac.jp
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Yes, Free full text of study was found:
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No. Source of funding disclosure not found
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No. Potential conflicts disclosure not found
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