The association between stressful life events and breast cancer risk: A meta-analysis

18 Sep 2003Saskia F.A. Duijts, Maurice P.A. Zeegers, Bart Vd Borne

a modest association could be identified between death of spouse and breast cancer risk

Meta Analysis

2 effects

Determinants	Outcome	Details
Risk Factor Death of close Relative Selfcare	Increased risk of Breast Cancer Reproductive system	High evidence 37.0%
Stress Brain system	Minor increase risk of Breast Cancer Reproductive system	Moderate evidence 77.0%