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Does breastfeeding reduce the risk of breast cancer? A case-control retrospective study
1
Department of Midwifery, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece
2
Breast Department, Alexandra General Hospital, Athens, Greece
3
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupoli, Greece
4
REA Hospital, Athens, Greece
Publication date: 2023-10-24
Eur J Midwifery 2023;7(Supplement 1):A75
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
To investigate a possible association between breastfeeding and breast cancer risk in Greek women.
Material and Methods:
Totally, 391 women participated in our case-control retrospective study. 238 women with breast cancer were included in the case group, while in the control group 153 women without breast cancer who were enrolled in two breast clinics in Greece. All women were examined clinically and with breast ultrasound, while those older than 40 years old also with bilateral digital mammography.
Results:
The x2 (chi-square) test found a statistically significant reverse correlation between breast cancer and breastfeeding ≥12 months (cumulative) (p = 0.001). It was observed that the percentages of patients who breastfed ≥12 months were lower than those of healthy women.
Conclusions:
Breastfeeding and particularly the cumulative period of ≥12 months is related to the maximum of protection from breast cancer.
To investigate a possible association between breastfeeding and breast cancer risk in Greek women.
Material and Methods:
Totally, 391 women participated in our case-control retrospective study. 238 women with breast cancer were included in the case group, while in the control group 153 women without breast cancer who were enrolled in two breast clinics in Greece. All women were examined clinically and with breast ultrasound, while those older than 40 years old also with bilateral digital mammography.
Results:
The x2 (chi-square) test found a statistically significant reverse correlation between breast cancer and breastfeeding ≥12 months (cumulative) (p = 0.001). It was observed that the percentages of patients who breastfed ≥12 months were lower than those of healthy women.
Conclusions:
Breastfeeding and particularly the cumulative period of ≥12 months is related to the maximum of protection from breast cancer.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
The authors have no relevant financial or non-financial interests to disclose.
FUNDING
The authors declare that no funds, grants, or other support were received during the preparation of this study.
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