Breast cancer today: Advances in breast cancer epidemiology

Marina Pollán

Abstract


Breast cancer is a health problem affecting women worldwide, and is so prevalent that for most of us it calls to mind the face of a relative, friend or acquaintance. Here we discuss the current situation of the disease around the world, with special reference to Spain, as well as the main risk factors.

Keywords


breast cancer; incidence; mortality; determinants

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.7203/metode.77.2475

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