Breast cancer today: Advances in breast cancer epidemiology

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  • Marina Pollán National Epidemiology Centre (Carlos III Health Institute), Madrid (Spain).

DOI:

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

Keywords:

breast cancer, incidence, mortality, determinants

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.

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Author Biography

Marina Pollán, National Epidemiology Centre (Carlos III Health Institute), Madrid (Spain).

Head of the Cancer Epidemiology Unit. National Epidemiology Centre (Carlos III Health Institute), Madrid (Spain).  

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Pollán, M., 2001. «Breast Cancer in Women and Occupation. A Review of the Evidence». Gaceta Sanitaria, 15(4): 3-22.

Pollán, M. et al., 2009. «Recent Changes in Breast Cancer Incidence in Spain, 1980-2004». Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 101(22): 1584-1591. DOI: <10.1093/jnci/djp358>.

Sánchez, M. J. et al., 2010. «Cancer Incidence and Mortality in Spain: Estimates and Projections for the Period 1981-2012». Annals of Oncology, 21(3): 30-36. DOI: <10.1093/annonc/mdq090>.

Published

2014-06-01

How to Cite

Pollán, M. (2014). Breast cancer today: Advances in breast cancer epidemiology. Metode Science Studies Journal, (4), 43–47. https://doi.org/10.7203/metode.77.2475
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