Study reveals two key factors in breast cancer

Australian scientists have discovered that obesity and excessive consumption of alcohol were factors in increasing the risk of breast cancer. Can be avoided by preventive methods.

As reported by "Russia Today", it became clear to scientists that the leading causes of breast cancer were overweight and excessive drinking.

"We found that the proportion of obesity could be highest in breast cancer cases over the next ten years, with 17,500 cases, or 13% of potential infections," said Marit Laxson.

Laxoneen added that the alcohol ration would be 11,600. In addition, 7% of breast cancer cases among women in the studies were due to hormone intake greater than five years after menopause.