The relationship between obesity and breast cancer. From: ABNF Journal | Date: May 1, 2003| Author: Adderly-Kelly, Beatrice; Williams-Stephens, Eva | COPYRIGHT 2003 Tucker Publications, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Abstract: Obesity and breast cancer are major health problems for African American women. Obesity has almost reached epidemic proportions in the United States and is more prevalent among African American women. The breast cancer mortality rate continues to rise in African Americans. A review of the recent literature was conducted to bring into focus the relationship of these two health problems as they relate to African American women. The discussion is divided into three topics, br...

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