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Guys! Why is this information important for you?
1 in 9 girls will develop breast cancer at some point in their lifetime – so chances are someone you know will be affected by this disease in the future. And don’t forget: while rare, men can get breast cancer too, but girls are 100x more at risk.
There’s no known single cause of breast cancer – but we do know that certain factors (likely in combination) can increase the chances of developing the disease.
Women can’t change some factors that increase their chances of breast cancer:
But there are other risk factors that are controllable, including:
| Smoking and exposure to second-hand smoke | The chemicals in cigarette smoke can actually increase girls’ risk of breast cancer at a younger age. |
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| Diet | A healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables reduces the risk of breast cancer |
| Physical Activity | Keeping active helps maintain a healthy weight and reduces the risk of breast cancer. |
| Alcohol Intake | Avoiding alcohol reduces the risk of breast cancer. |
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Respect the girls around you by not exposing them to second-hand smoke!
- Hang out with girls in smoke-free areas.
- Ask people not to smoke around you and your friends.
- If you smoke, think about quitting. Do it for yourself, and all the girls you know.
For more info on quitting, check out this guide from QuitNow made just for guys!
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If you want to know more about smoking and breast cancer, visit The Science or check out these Resources.
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