October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Advocates are joining their hands in spreading more helpful information especially on reducing the risk of breast cancer.
In the USA, breast cancer incidence is the highest in the world, at 128.6 cases per 100,000 Caucasian women, and 112.6 per 100,000 African Americans. Breast cancer rates have increased and it is believed that nutritional and lifestyle factors, such as excessive alcohol consumption, diets high in fat, diets low in fiber, and obesity play a part in breast cancer risk, although no clear connection has been compellingly demonstrated.
Breast cancer prevention starts with healthy habits. Understand what you can do to prevent breast cancer. Here are some tips to reduce your risk of breast cancer: (more…)