ICMR Study: Lifestyle and Reproductive Factors Drive Breast Cancer Risk in India

A recent ICMR study highlights that regular physical activity significantly lowers breast cancer risk among Indian women. The comprehensive review also identifies obesity, poor sleep, non-vegetarian diets, and certain reproductive factors as key contributors to increasing risk. These findings are crucial for India's rising breast cancer burden.

• ICMR study links regular physical activity to lower breast cancer risk.
• Obesity, poor sleep, and non-vegetarian diet increase breast cancer risk.
• Reproductive factors like late menopause and delayed childbirth are significant risks.
• Breast cancer cases in Indian women are projected to rise by 5.6% annually.
• The study, a systematic review, focused on risk factors specific to Indian women.
• Family history and central obesity are also strong predictors of risk.

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