You’re Less Likely to Get Breast Cancer If…

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You’re short. Scientists haven’t figured out why, but taller women have a slightly higher risk.

You began menstruating after age 11.

You haven’t used hormone-replacement therapy for longer than five years.

You’ve given birth, especially before age 30.

You breast-fed for at least six months.

You’re a man. (But the American Cancer Society estimates that 1,720 American men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006.)

You have less than one alcoholic drink a day.

You’re not currently taking birth control pills.

You maintain a healthy weight.

You exercise regularly.

Written by Lisa Ann Smith

October 2006

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