Multiple choice general knowledge

Which of the following will increase your risk of developing breast cancer?

  1. Wearing an under wired bra

  2. Bumping or bruising of the breast

  3. Large breasts

  4. Being overweight after the menopause
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Being overweight after menopause increases breast cancer risk because adipose tissue produces estrogen, and higher lifetime estrogen exposure is linked to breast cancer. Under wired bras, breast trauma, and breast size are not proven risk factors - these are common myths not supported by scientific evidence.

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