Breast Cancer: Ways To Reduce The Risk Of This Cancer

Breast Cancer: Ways To Reduce The Risk Of This Cancer

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Breast Cancer: Ways To Reduce Risk

Breast Cancer: Ways To Reduce Risk

Breast cancer happens when cells in your breast grow and divide in an uncontrolled way, creating a mass of tissue called a tumor. (Pic: Pixabay)

Ways To Reduce Risk Of Breast Cancer

Ways To Reduce Risk Of Breast Cancer

While some risk factors associated with breast cancer can't be changed, we can prevent the risk by following certain health habits. (Pic: Pixabay)

Maintain Your Weight

Maintain Your Weight

Women who are overweight have a higher chance of getting breast cancer compared to those who are well-maintained. (Pic: Freepik)

Regular Workout

Regular Workout

Women who workout regularly, can help reduce the risk of developing breast cancer. (Pic: Freepik)

Alcohol Consumption

Alcohol Consumption

Consuming alcohol among women is considered to be one of the biggest risk of developing breast cancer. (Pic: Freepik)

Smoking

Smoking

Women who smoke or used to smoke are more likely to get breast cancer than those who don't or never did. (Pic: Freepik)

Oral Contraceptives

Oral Contraceptives

Taking the contraceptive pill slightly increases your risk of breast cancer. (Pic: Freepik)

Avoid Radiation Exposure

Avoid Radiation Exposure

Studies have suggested that exposure to ionising radiation is a well-established environmental cause of breast cancer. (Pic: Freepik)

Breastfeeding newborns

Breastfeeding newborns

Research shows mothers who breastfeed lower their risk of pre- and post-menopausal breast cancer. (Pic: Freepik)

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