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Genetic predisposition, parity, age at first childbirth and risk for breast cancer.
BMC research notes - 7 Aug 2012
Butt Salma, Harlid Sophia, Borgquist Signe, Ivarsson Malin, Landberg Göran, Dillner Joakim, Carlson Joyce, Manjer Jonas
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BACKGROUND: Recent studies have identified several single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with the risk of breast cancer and parity and age at first childbirth are well established and important risk factors for breast cancer. The aim of the present study was to examine the interaction between these environmental factors and genetic variants on breast cancer risk. METHODS: The Malmö Diet and Cancer...
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