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Antibiotic use in relation to the risk of breast cancer

Authors :
Velicer, Christine M.
Heckbert, Susan R.
Lampe, Julianna W.
Potter, John D.
Taplin, Stephen H.
Source :
JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association. Feb 18, 2004, Vol. 291 Issue 7, p827, 837 p.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

The relationship between the use of antibiotics and the risk of breast cancer was studied. The study reveals that the use of antibiotics is associated with increased risk of incident and fatal breast cancer.

Subjects

Subjects :
Breast cancer -- Risk factors
Breast cancer -- Research
Antibiotics -- Risk factors
Antibiotics -- Research

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00987484
Volume :
291
Issue :
7
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.121912495

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