Physical Activity, Body Size, Intentional Weight Loss and Breast Cancer Risk: Fellowship

Abstract

This award supported studies examining associations between elements of energy balance and breast cancer risk. We examined the following factors in relation to breast cancer incidence: 1) early life physical activity and weight interactions in postmenopausal women; 2) age specific intentional weight loss; 3) method of weight loss. In this interview-based study, breast cancer cases were identified from statewide registries and controls were randomly selected from population lists. For the first analysis (4614 cases, 5817 controls), reductions in postmenopausal breast cancer risk associated with regular strenuous physical activity (GE 1/day) were greatest for women in the 4th quartile of body mass index at age 18 (OR--O.45, 95% CI 0.26-0.79). Also, compared to women with no activity and little adult weight gain, frequent physical activity as associated with a significant risk reduction in women who lost weight (OR=0.19, CI 0.05-0.70). For the next two analyses (2156 cases, 2833 controls) extensive weight loss history was ascertained. After adjustment, substantial intentional weight loss of lbs in the teens was associated with significant breast cancer risk reduction (OR--0.43, CI 0.19-0.99). Of the 13 weight loss methods reported, the most common method was low calorie diets (36%). None of the specific methods were independently associated with breast cancer risk.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADB267565

Entities

People

  • Polly A. Newcomb
  • Suzanne Shoff

Organizations

  • University of Wisconsin–Madison

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Body Composition
  • Body Weight
  • Breast Cancer
  • Cancer
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Programs
  • Connective Tissue
  • Glucose Metabolism Disorders
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Neoplasms
  • Public Health
  • Sex Hormones
  • Statistical Analysis
  • United States
  • Uterine Cancers

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