Major Risk Factors of Breast Cancer in Selected Population of Bangladesh with Special Reference to Dietary Habit

Abstract

The cross sectional study was carried out among 70 breast cancer patients aged between 30-60 years admitted in National Institute of Cancer Research and Hospital and Delta Medical College and Hospital, Dhaka. The major risk factors of breast cancer on these cases were studied along with their dietary habits and nutritional status. The mean age (±Standard deviation) of the respondents was 45.4 (±8) year. In this study, about 53% patients were obese among the cancer patients. The study showed that the incidence of breast cancer was significantly (p<0.05) increasing with age; the rate of breast cancer was significantly (p<0.05) higher in heavier women and the habit of chewing betel leaf was significantly (p<0.05) increasing with age among breast cancer patients. The study also revealed that about 60% of patients never consumed cruciferous vegetables as well as about 50% citrus fruits. Dietary intake was analyzed in terms of food frequency per week. The study revealed that age and weight of the respondents were significant risk factors among Bangladeshi breast cancer patients.