Association between body mass index and risk of breast cancer in Tunisian women
<b>Background and Objectives:</b> The number of breast cancer in women has increased dramatically in Tunisia. The cause is perceived to stem from adaptation to a westernized life style which increases body mass index (BMI). This study aimed to investigate the association between BMI and...
Main Authors: | Awatef Msolly, Olfa Gharbi, Kacem Mahmoudi, Sami Limem, Makram Hochlef, Slim Ben |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
2011-01-01
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Series: | Annals of Saudi Medicine |
Online Access: | http://www.saudiannals.net/article.asp?issn=0256-4947;year=2011;volume=31;issue=4;spage=393;epage=397;aulast=Awatef |
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