🟣 Q&A Summary

Q1: Why is breast cancer still a major global health concern? Breast cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women globally and ranks as a leading cause of cancer-related deaths, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where early detection and access to care are limited.

Q2: What are the most important risk factors?

• Non-modifiable risks: Age, gender, family history, genetic mutations (BRCA1/2), early menarche, late menopause.
• Modifiable risks: Obesity, physical inactivity, alcohol use, smoking, long-term hormonal therapy, poor diet.

Q3: How do comorbidities influence breast cancer risk or prognosis? Conditions such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and metabolic syndrome not only increase the risk but can also worsen prognosis and complicate treatment outcomes.

Q4: What lifestyle changes are proven to reduce risk? ✅ Maintaining a healthy body weight ✅ Engaging in regular physical activity ✅ Reducing alcohol intake ✅ Avoiding smoking ✅ Embracing a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and fiber ✅ Breastfeeding, when possible ✅ Participating in routine screening programs

Q5: What is the significance of combining academic and public health perspectives? A dual lens approach enhances understanding by:

• Academia providing evidence-based data and research trends
• Public health applying these findings in real-world community interventions, policy, and education for impact at scale

Q6: Who can benefit from this research? 📌 Researchers in epidemiology, oncology, or women’s health 📌 Public health policymakers 📌 Health educators & students 📌 NGOs and awareness campaign organizers 📌 General practitioners and community health workers

📖 Want the full picture? Read the full article: 👉 https://insightfulcornerhub.blogspot.com/2025/06/understanding-prevalence-risk-factors.html

Let’s collaborate to reduce breast cancer burden through evidence-based public health action.