Asian women who eat western foods are more likely to develop breast cancer

Asian women who eat a Western diet high in meat, white bread, milk and pudding will have a higher risk of breast cancer.

A study of 1,500 Chinese women showed that those who ate a diet that was both sweet and meaty doubled the likelihood of illness compared to those who ate a lot of vegetables. This rate of doubling lies mainly in overweight menopausal women.

"For postmenopausal women, consuming less western food along with weight control will help prevent the risk of breast cancer. Asia has a low rate of illness but is affected by food. West, " said researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center.

A meaty diet consists of fish meats, as well as candies, pudding, white bread and milk. And a traditional vegetable diet in China includes vegetables, soy products and freshwater fish.

According to China Anti-Cancer Association, the rate of getting and dying from breast cancer in big cities has increased from 37% to 38.9% in the 1990s. Menopausal women with obesity are at risk. breast cancer is higher.

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