A Study Of Risk Factors Of Carcinoma Breast Presenting At Rims, Ranchi, Jharkhand
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 4
Abstract
Breast cancer is the most common cause of death in middle aged women in western countries. In 2010, approximately one and three quarter million patients were diagnosed world wide. Breast cancer is the most common site specific cancer in women and is the leading cause of death from cancer for women aged 20 to 59 years. It accounts for the 26% of all newly diagnosed cancers in females and is responsible for the 15% of the cancer related deaths in women. An observational study was conducted in the Department of Surgery, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi to assess the different risk factors of carcinoma breast. 74 patients were included in this study. Maximum breast cancer cases were in the age group 40-59 years. The risk factors such as occupation, diet, late attainment of menopause, history of Haria (a local made beverage made by fermentation of rice) intake, were associated with increased risk of breast cancer.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Shyam Charan Baskey, Dr. Sanjeet Kumar, Dr. Zenith Harsh Kerketta, Dr. Krishna Murari, Dr. Shital Malua
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