Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=53385#.VMBtkyzQrzE Author(s) P. I. J. Moukangoe , M. S. Jansen van Rensburg Affiliation(s) Independent Consultants, Johannesburg, South Africa . ABSTRACT Breast cancer is a serious public health concern in South Africa and globally. It is estimated that one in seven South Africans will develop cancer in their lifetime. According to a case-controlled study, 80% of cancer cases are thought to be due to external, non-inherited factors, which could potentially have been prevented. The objectives of the current case-control study were: 1) to determine the relationship between night shift work and the development of breast cancer; 2) to explore the relationship between night shift work and other types of cancer; 3) to explore any difference between night shift work and breast cancer, and night shift work and other types of cancer. A total of 106 research part...
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