Effects of Menstrual and Reproductive Factors on the Risk of Breast Cancer: Meta-analysis of the Case-Control Studies in Japan

17 Oct 1995Chisato Nagata, Yao-Hua Hu, Hiroyuki Shimizu

analysis provided quantitative estimates of breast cancer risk among Japanese women with improved precision.

Meta Analysis
3 effects

Reported Outcomes

DeterminantsOutcomeDetails

Early Menarche Reproductive outcome
Early Menarche
Reproductive system

Breast Cancer Reproductive outcome
Increased risk of Breast Cancer
Reproductive system

High evidence
32.0%

Young maternal age Selfcare risk & protective factor
Protective Factor Young maternal age
Selfcare

Breast Cancer Reproductive outcome
Decreased risk of Breast Cancer
Reproductive system

High evidence
-56.0%

Multiparity Selfcare risk & protective factor
Protective Factor Multiparity
Selfcare

Breast Cancer Reproductive outcome
Decreased risk of Breast Cancer
Reproductive system

High evidence
-32.0%