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In japan what is number of people diagnosed with breast cancer each year?

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Dr. Regina Hampton answered

Specializes in Breast Surgery

Less than americans: I did not see any recent numbers but in general women in japan develop breast cancer at a lower rate than american women. This is mainly due to diet and lifestyle. See this article for more information: http://www.Med.Or.Jp/english/journal/pdf/2009_01/039_044.Pdf.

Answered 5/5/2014

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