Occupational exposure and risk for breast cancer in women

Incidence rates for breast cancer have increased steadily over the last 25 years. Given the increasing number of women in the workforce, it is possible that increases in breast cancer incidence may be caused by occupational exposure to hazardous agents. More research is needed to better understand how to prevent and reduce the risk of breast cancer in work place. The knowledge on the etiology of breast cancer has advanced substantially in recent years; however, very few new discoveries have been made in relation to occupational risk factors.The purpose of this rewive study is the investigation of Occupational exposure for breast cancer.Methods: This study was conducted with refer to original articles that had been assessed Occupational exposure and breast cancer.Results: The results of studies suggest many different occupational agents that association with breast cancer such as work in magnetic field, exposure with organic solvent, shift work involving circadian disruption, including work as a flight attendant and nurses , In addition, women who worked in the Automotive plastics and food canning industries, Tooling, foundries and metal -related manufacturing, Bars and gambling facilities were found to have a higher risk for developing breast cancer .Conclusion: Certain occupational exposures appear to increase the risk of developing breast cancer

کلیدواژه ها:

breast cancer ، risk factor ، occupation exposure ، women