Breast cancer Risk factors in Iranian women

Introduction & Aim: Breast cancer is one of the most common type of cancer and the leading cause of death among women around the world and Iran. Since identification of risk factors for breast cancer is important in the prevention and early detection; therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the risk factors for breast cancer in Iranian women. Methods: Published studies were identified using the Google Scholar, ISC, Magiran, Irandoc, Science Direct, Noormags and SID databases for 2001-present. This review was limited to research and review articles without including case reports. Overall, in this study, a total of 50 papers were examined in different parts of Iran.Results: The studies show that positive family history, late menopause age and aging are important factors for breast cancer. Other risk factors are short-term breastfeeding,nullyparity, increased age of first delivery, low socioeconomic status, poor lifestyle including smoking, low physical activity, stress and obesity. Conclusion: learning Promotion about modifiable variables as well as breast cancer screening in women with a higher risk of breast cancer, can be focused on as planning for breast cancer prevention programs.

Keywords:

Breast Cancer , Risk Factors , Iranian women