Comparative analysis of breast cancer risk factors among hispanic and non‐hispanic white women

摘要: BACKGROUND: Hispanic and non-Hispanic white (NHW) populations within the United States have different breast cancer incidence rates, yet there is limited research on how ethnic differences in prevalence of established risk factors their associations with contribute to observed differences. METHODS: Odds ratios population-attributable estimates for were determined Hispanic NHW women population-based, case-control 4-Corners Breast Cancer Study. RESULTS: When comparing women, authors certain magnitude direction cancer. more likely characteristics associated lower risk, such as younger age at first birth, having children, shorter height, less hormone use, alcohol consumption. Among premenopausal taller height positive family history, which not among women. postmenopausal either weaker or Hispanics, recent estrogen plus progestin therapy use menarche. an estimated 62% 75% cancers attributed evaluated compared 7% 36% women. CONCLUSIONS: Breast had influence These findings reflect need further evaluate racial populations. 2010. © 2010 American Society.