India, Dec. 21 -- Breast cancer is among the top three types of cancer that affects women in India, a study has confirmed. The study was conducted at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and looked at the biggest factors behind this dreaded malaise.

The research was based on a review of 31 studies, which included 27,925 participants, 45 percent of whom were diagnosed with breast cancer. The study found that "reproductive timing, hormonal exposure, central obesity and family history influence breast cancer risk primarily among Indian women."

"Women with late menopause (more than 50 years), first pregnancy after 30 years of age, higher age at marriage, multiple abortions and central obesity (with waist-to-hip ratio more than 85 c...