The Impact of Geographic Locations on Breast Cancer Risks
Researchers from the University of Maryland and George Mason University have identified patterns of breast cancer survival that link social and environmental factors with geographic regions across the United States. Limited access to healthy food was correlated with lower breast cancer survival rates in the East and Southeast, while opportunities for exercise were a more significant determinant of survival in the Southwest. The study highlights the importance of considering regional differences in risk factors when designing interventions and public health programs to reduce breast cancer mortality.
