Open AccessMilk intake and mammographic density in premenopausal women
Author(s) -
Yunan Han,
Xiaoyu Zong,
Yize Li,
Graham A. Colditz,
Adetunji T. Toriola
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
breast cancer research and treatment
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.908
H-Index - 154
eISSN - 1573-7217
pISSN - 0167-6806
DOI - 10.1007/s10549-018-5062-x
Subject(s) - mammographic density , mammography , medicine , breast cancer , obstetrics , mammary gland , breast density , gynecology , physiology , cancer
Mammographic density is a strong risk factor for breast cancer. Although diet is associated with breast cancer risk, there are limited studies linking adult diet, including milk intake, with mammographic density. Here, we investigate the association of milk intake with mammographic density in premenopausal women.