Annals of Saudi medicine
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jul 2011
Retracted PublicationAssociation between body mass index and risk of breast cancer in Tunisian women.
The number of breast cancer in women has increased dramatically in Tunisia. The cause is perceived to stem from adaptation to a westernized life style which increases body mass index (BMI). This study aimed to investigate the association between BMI and breast cancer among Tunisian women. ⋯ Weight control in obese women may be an effective measure of breast cancer prevention in postmenopausal women.