Which data from a woman's health history would put her at an increased risk of developing breast cancer?
a. Takes birth control pills c. Mother of three children
b. Age 32 years old d. 25 pounds over-weight
A
Taking birth oral contraceptives is a risk factor for breast cancer. Breast cancer risk increases after the age of 40 . Being a mother of three children and 25 pounds overweight do not pose a risk for breast cancer. However, being overweight does increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.
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