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  • Reproductive Health

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  • Breast cancer is the leading cancer in Mali.
  • Reproductive factors are crucial in understanding breast cancer etiology.

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  • To evaluate the reproductive risk factors associated with breast cancer in Mali.
  • To identify specific reproductive characteristics linked to increased breast cancer incidence.

Summary:

  • A case-control study involving 200 cases and 400 controls was conducted in Mali.
  • Multivariable logistic regression identified nulliparity and breastfeeding as protective factors (p <0.001).
  • Menopause, particularly postmenopause, was associated with an 8.09-fold increased risk of breast cancer.

Impact:

  • Findings highlight key reproductive factors influencing breast cancer risk in the Malian population.
  • Informs targeted prevention and screening strategies for breast cancer in similar settings.
  • Contributes to the global understanding of breast cancer epidemiology and reproductive health interplay.