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Obesity

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Obesity seems to increase the risk of breast carcinoma. This may be related to oestrogen synthesis by adipose tissue. However, the relationship is strongly dependent on age:

  • before the age of 50 there is little change in relative risk
  • after the age of 60, relative risk is clearly increased

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