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Breast Cancer Research
Published in: Breast Cancer Research 2/2003

Open Access 01-04-2003 | Research article

Waist–hip ratio and breast cancer risk in urbanized Nigerian women

Authors: Clement A Adebamowo, Temidayo O Ogundiran, Adeniyi A Adenipekun, Rasheed A Oyesegun, Oladapo B Campbell, Effiong E Akang, Charles N Rotimi, Olunfunmilayo I Olopade

Published in: Breast Cancer Research | Issue 2/2003

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Abstract

Background

The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between waist–hip ratio and the risk of breast cancer in an urban Nigerian population.

Methods

Between March 1998 and August 2000, we conducted a case–control study of hospital-based breast cancer patients (n = 234) and population-based controls (n = 273) using nurse interviewers in urban Southwestern Nigeria.

Results

Multivariable logistic regression showed a significant association between the highest tertile of waist–hip ratio and the risk of breast cancer (odds ratio= 2.67, 95% confidence interval = 1.05–6.80) among postmenopausal women. No association was found in premenopausal women.

Conclusion

The present study, the first in an indigenous African population, supports other studies that have shown a positive association between obesity and breast cancer risk among postmenopausal women.
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Metadata
Title
Waist–hip ratio and breast cancer risk in urbanized Nigerian women
Authors
Clement A Adebamowo
Temidayo O Ogundiran
Adeniyi A Adenipekun
Rasheed A Oyesegun
Oladapo B Campbell
Effiong E Akang
Charles N Rotimi
Olunfunmilayo I Olopade
Publication date
01-04-2003
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Breast Cancer Research / Issue 2/2003
Electronic ISSN: 1465-542X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/bcr567

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