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Breast Cancer Incidence

Meaning

Breast Cancer Incidence is the epidemiological measure that quantifies the rate at which new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed within a specific population over a defined period of time. This metric is a vital indicator of public health and is closely monitored to assess the effectiveness of prevention and screening strategies. The incidence rate is known to be significantly modulated by a woman’s cumulative lifetime exposure to endogenous and exogenous steroid hormones. Understanding the demographic and hormonal drivers of incidence is paramount for developing targeted prevention programs.