If you are Asian and female, then you must take really good care of your diet, particularly if you’re leaving in Western country.
According to the news article on BBC News | Health, Asian women who maintain a Western-style diet will have a higher risk (up to a two-fold increase) of being afflicted with breast cancer. In particular, those whose Body Mass Index (BMI) is over 25 were found to be most at risk.
The study also found that women who are post-menopausal and overweight or obese have an increased risk of breast cancer. The scientists estimate that about 10% of breast cancer cases are due to obesity causes.
Anyway, my favorite phrase is ‘Eat and do everything in moderation’. So, do follow that and remember to take more gree leafy vegetables, even if you are male.
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