Breast cancer is cancer of breast tissue. Worldwide, it is the most common form of cancer in females, affecting approximately 10% of all women at some stage of their life in the Western world. Early detection through regular breast self-exams and a regular program of mammography and physical exams shows excellent results in combatting it.
Broiler chicken increases chances of breast cancer
Breast Cancer :: Broiler chicken increases chances of breast cancer
Constant consumption of broiler chicken increases possibility of breast cancer amongst women, a study by Goa Medical College and Hospital said."Use of steroid injection on broiler chicken is the main reason for susceptibility to the disease," Dr Pinto said.
"The study needs further detailing to confirm the findings," he mentioned.
Experts, who examined the data available since 1974, found that the cases of breast cancer in the age group of 21 to 30 are increasing drastically, he said.
"On an average, we get 1,000 cancer cases a year, of which 30 per cent are of breast cancer," he said, adding that 250 to 300 breast cancer cases are detected in the hospital annually.
On the co-relation between broiler chicken and breast cancer, he said eating hen increases hormones in the body. "This eating habit over a long period of time along with other risk factors can lead to breast cancer," he said.
(Breast Cancer :: Broiler chicken increases chances of breast cancer published at SpiritIndia on Friday, September 21, 2007)
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