Height and Breast Cancer Risk
Author Information
Author(s): T I Lund Nilsen, L J Vatten
Primary Institution: Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Hypothesis
A positive association between height and risk of breast cancer would be stronger among women born during World War II than among women born before or after the war.
Conclusion
The study found a strong link between height and breast cancer risk in women born during World War II, suggesting early nutrition may play a role in breast cancer development.
Supporting Evidence
- The study followed 25,204 Norwegian women for approximately 11 years.
- 215 incident cases of breast cancer were registered during the study.
- Women in the tallest tertile had a relative risk of 2.5 compared to the shortest.
Takeaway
This study suggests that being taller might increase the risk of breast cancer, especially for women born during World War II when nutrition was different.
Methodology
The study followed 25,204 Norwegian women for approximately 11 years and registered 215 cases of breast cancer.
Participant Demographics
Norwegian women, with a focus on those born during World War II.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
1.2–5.5
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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