What is it about?
This study examines how contraceptive use and breastfeeding duration impact cancer incidence among women in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Surveying 125 cancer patients, findings reveal a high prevalence of breast cancer and significant correlations between hormonal contraceptive use, breastfeeding duration, and cancer types. Specifically, prolonged use of hormonal contraceptives and shorter breastfeeding durations were associated with higher cancer risks. These insights emphasize the need for awareness and further research into reproductive health practices and their implications for women's cancer risks.
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Why is it important?
What makes this study stand out is its focus on the combined effects of contraceptive use and breastfeeding on cancer risk, a relatively underexplored area, especially within the context of Indonesia. The timely findings highlight crucial risk factors for cancer, pointing towards the need for targeted health interventions and policies to promote safer contraceptive options and encourage longer breastfeeding durations as preventive measures against cancer.
Perspectives
Participating in this study was both enlightening and sobering. Understanding the direct links between reproductive choices and cancer risks underscores the importance of informed health decisions. It's clear that while contraceptives play a crucial role in family planning, their long-term impacts require careful consideration and greater public awareness. Similarly, promoting and supporting longer breastfeeding durations could serve as a significant preventive strategy against cancer. This research has reinforced my commitment to advancing public health education and interventions that empower women with the knowledge to make choices that best protect their health and well-being.
Mr Ferry Efendi
Universitas Airlangga
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This page is a summary of: Cancer risk factors associated with historical contraceptive use and breastfeeding duration, Healthcare in Low-resource Settings, October 2023, PAGEPress Publications,
DOI: 10.4081/hls.2023.11812.
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