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. 2007 Jan;1(1):61–71.

Table (2). Breast Cancer Risk and Screening Knowledge of Studied School Teachers.

Variables No. (376) % (100)
Risk factors*
  ○ No breast feeding 189 52.7
  ○ Hormones 145 38.6
  ○ Family history of breast cancer 83 22.1
  ○ Exposure to radiation 67 17.8
  ○ High fat diet 21 5.6
  ○ Giving birth at an older age / nulipara 18 4.8
  ○ Having a breast lump 11 2.9
  ○ Getting older >50 years 10 2.7
  ○ Obesity 4 1.1
Screening *
  ○ BSE 163 43.4
  ○ CBE 106 28.2
  ○ Mammography 35 9.3
*

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