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Breast health care. A review
W F McCool1, M Stone-Condry, H M Bradford
1University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia 19104, USA.
Journal of Nurse-Midwifery
|January 1, 1999
Summary
This article provides a comprehensive overview of breast health, covering its history, common conditions, and optimal care strategies. It emphasizes the growing importance of addressing diverse breast health matters beyond pregnancy and cancer. Keywords: breast health, women
Area of Science:
- Women's Health
- Reproductive Health
- Medical History
Background:
- Breast health care historically overlooked, gaining recent attention.
- Significant health considerations exist for this reproductive and sexual organ.
- Women's health practitioners manage diverse breast health issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of breast health care.
- To cover historical context, epidemiology, anatomy, and physiology.
- To discuss current approaches to optimal breast health.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis of existing knowledge.
- Overview of breast anatomy, physiology, and development.
- Examination of common breast conditions and their management.
Main Results:
- Detailed history of breast health care evolution.
- Epidemiology of benign breast conditions and breast cancer.
- Assessment techniques, routine care, and major health concerns.
Conclusions:
- Optimal breast health requires a holistic, lifespan approach.
- Understanding diverse breast conditions is crucial for practitioners.
- Latest advancements enhance the quality of breast health care.