Maternal Age and Breast Cancer Risk
Author Information
Author(s): L J Vatten, T I L Nilsen
Primary Institution: Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Hypothesis
Is maternal age at birth positively associated with breast cancer risk?
Conclusion
The study found no evidence that maternal age at birth is associated with breast cancer risk.
Supporting Evidence
- Maternal age at birth was analyzed using reliable data from Trondheim.
- Odds ratios were adjusted for age at first birth and parity.
- Previous findings indicated that birth weight and length are positively associated with breast cancer risk.
Takeaway
The age of a mother when she gives birth doesn't seem to affect the chances of her daughter getting breast cancer.
Methodology
Conditional logistic regression was used to analyze the association between maternal age at birth and breast cancer risk.
Limitations
The study did not find an association, but it was based on specific data from Trondheim.
Participant Demographics
186 breast cancer cases and 662 age-matched controls.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
0.7–1.5 for ages 25–29, 0.6–1.5 for ages 30–34, 1.6–1.6 for ages ≥35
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