Physical Activity
Physical activity protects against breast cancer. The less time we spend sitting and being inactive, the lower our risk of breast cancer.
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Occupation
Certain occupations and workplaces have been linked to an increased risk of breast cancer. To reduce this risk, we should support workers’ right to a healthy work environment by minimizing harmful exposures and conditions linked to breast cancer.
Non-Ionizing Radiation
We should reduce and, where possible, eliminate low-frequency electromagnetic field exposure that is linked to breast cancer.
Light at Night
Studies have shown an increased incidence of breast cancer in those exposed to artificial light at night and those working night shifts.
Ionizing Radiation
Ionizing radiation is an established risk factor for breast cancer. Minimizing radiation dose to breast tissue is critically important, particularly in girls and young women.
Alcohol
Alcohol consumption increases a woman’s risk for breast cancer. By limiting how much you drink, you can reduce your risk.
Chemicals in Consumer Products
Everyday consumer products like beauty products, cleaning products, and food packaging can contain harmful chemicals linked to breast cancer.
Diet and Nutrition
The more we limit eating processed meat, and foods that are high in saturated fat, salt, and sugar, we can address multiple risk factors for breast cancer.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding protects mothers against all types of breast cancer because it causes protective physiological changes in the breast. The longer one breastfeeds, the greater the protective benefit.
Air Pollution and Breast Cancer Study
Air pollutants come from both traffic and non-traffic sources such as gas wells, hazardous waste sites, landfills, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) manufacturing plants. In addition to the traffic and particulate pollutants in the air, hazardous chemicals are also in the mix.