WORLD JOURNAL OF ADVANCE
HEALTHCARE RESEARCH

*Sahar Muayad Abdulwahhab, Hiba D. Al- Ameri and Jawad K. Al-Diwan

ABSTRACT

Background: The association between obesity and breast diseases has increasingly become a subject of substantial concern and investigation within the medical community, accounting for a significant proportion of cancer diagnoses and deaths among women. The aim of study is to assess the association between obesity and breast diseases. Method: retrospective cross-sectional research of 267 female patients' breast clinic consultants at Al Karkh hospital in Baghdad from June 2022 to June 2023. All female archival data includes age/years, weight, height, family history, menstrual cycle history, and breast diseases diagnosis, also measured the BMI for all females. Results: In a study of 267 females, most were aged 41-50 years. The majority had no family history of breast diseases and experienced irregular menstrual cycles. Obesity was prevalent at 44.2%, followed by overweight at 33.3%. Significant associations were found between obesity and menstrual irregularities, family history of cancer, and type of breast disease diagnosis. Specifically, obesity rates were higher among those with irregular cycles, a family history of cancer, and certain types of breast disease like fibrocystic disease. No correlation was found between age and BMI. Conclusion: Our study highlights the significant associations between obesity and factors like menstrual cycle regularity, family history, and types of breast disease. These findings emphasize the need for multi-dimensional risk assessment and lifestyle interventions, particularly in weight management, to improve breast health outcomes.