Breast cancer survey underway.
21st Dec 2005, 13:14 GMT
Massey University has just begun the first nationwide study of the causes of breast cancer since the 1980s. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in New Zealand, after heart disease. The study will analyse three groups - Maori, Pacific Island and non-Maori. Dr Mona Jeffreys says little is known about how the lifestyle of Maori and Pacific Island women affects breast cancer. The study aims to understand why Maori women have the same risk of breast cancer when statistic suggest it should be lower. She will also investigate the lifestyles of women with and without breast cancer. Other factors the study will investigate, include the effects of cigarettes, alcohol and family size. Six and a half thousand women will be analysed. The study will take around two years to complete. © 2005 NZCity, NewsTalkZB
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