Comorbidity patterns, family history and breast cancer risk: a latent class analysis

Conclusion We identified mutually exclusive patterns of comorbidity, confirming the unfavourable role of those related to metabolic and breast disorders on the risk of BC, and the protective effect of those related to common surgical procedures. FH reported an incremented risk of all the comorbidity patterns. Impact Identifying clusters of comorbidity in patients with BC may help understand their effects and enable clinicians and policymakers to better organise patient and healthcare management.
Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - Category: Epidemiology Authors: Tags: Original research Source Type: research