Which of these women are at greatest risk of developing breast cancer?
a. those who breast-fed infants for more than 1 year
b. those who experienced early menarche
c. those who had their first full-term pregnancy after age 30
d. those who have smoked for a year or more
C
The risk factors of the development of breast cancer include a family history (immediate female relatives), high-fat diet, obesity after menopause, early menarche, first child after 30, and postmenopausal hormone therapy.
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