Background: Cancer
has become one of the ten leading causes of death in India. Breast cancer is
the most common diagnosed malignancy in India, it ranks second to cervical
cancer. In women, cancer of the breast is one of the most common incident
cancer and cause of death from cancer. Anthropometric factors of weight,
height, and body mass index (BMI) have been associated with breast cancer risk.
Objectives: The present article aims to study the anthropometrical assessment
of the selected breast cancer patient in Kerala. Materials and Methods: A
hospital based Case control study was conducted at Kerala government hospitals.
The anthropometrical measurement such as height, weight, body mass index (BMI),
waist circumferences, hip circumferences, waist hip ratio and broka?s index
were recorded with the standard equipments and methodology. Results: It was
observed that the patients had a statistically higher mean weight, body mass
index, and waist and hip circumferences. It indicated that the result for 75%
under the obesity category. It was observed that the risk of breast cancer
increased with increasing levels of BMI. Conclusion: The results of the present
study revealed a strong association of overweight and obesity with breast
cancer in the Kerala population. - See more at:
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