{"id":333767,"date":"2017-10-06T15:32:02","date_gmt":"2017-10-06T07:32:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/uncategorized-hk\/breast-cancer-risk-factors-333767.html"},"modified":"2019-05-03T03:35:11","modified_gmt":"2019-05-02T19:35:11","slug":"breast-cancer-risk-factors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/hk\/galerie\/breast-cancer-risk-factors-333767.html","title":{"rendered":"Be Aware: 5 Breast cancer risk factors all women should know"},"content":{"rendered":"  <p>It's <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/fashion\/latest-news\/fashion-news\/pazzion-breast-cancer-awareness-275779.html#item=3\">Breast Cancer Awareness Month<\/a>: a timely reminder for all women to remain vigilant and cautious when it comes to this disease. Therefore, it seems as good a time as any to be educated on the<strong> risk factors of breast cancer among women <\/strong>- young and old. Contrary to popular belief, Breast Cancer does not solely strike older women. Recent research suggests that women, even in their 20s, can be at risk as well.<\/p> <p>As the overused adage goes 'prevention is better than cure', it seems apt to remain alert and on the watch for any possibilities of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/health\/healthy-practices\/seins-les-vertus-de-lautopalpation-28613.html\">breast cancer.<\/a> We've curated a list of research-backed risk factors that increase the likelihood of breast cancer. By learning these warning signals, young women will be more cautious and on the lookout for warning bells that could compromise on one's health. Browse through the gallery to find out more.<\/p>  <p><em>Ashley Anand<\/em><\/p> <p><em>Photos: Getty Images<\/em><\/p> <h2> <span>READ MORE:<\/span> <\/h2> <p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/fashion\/latest-news\/fashion-news\/pazzion-breast-cancer-awareness-275779.html#item=1\">#StrongerTogether with Pazzion this Breast Cancer Awareness Month<\/a><\/p> <p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/health\/healthy-practices\/seins-les-vertus-de-lautopalpation-28613.html\">Breast Cancer: Prevention through self-examination<\/a><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It's never too soon to take precautions. 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