Solar Ultraviolet Radiation and Breast Cancer Risk: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A protective relationship has been hypothesized between exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) and the development of breast cancer.

Objective

The objective of this study was to conduct a systematic literature review and meta-analysis of studies examining the association of exposure to solar UVR and breast cancer risk.

Methods

We searched Medline, EMBASE, and Web of Science for all studies investigating exposure to solar UVR and breast cancer risk. Separate analyses were performed using estimates of time spent in the sun, and ambient UVR. Associations were estimated using DerSimonian and Laird random-effect models. Heterogeneity was investigated through subgroup analyses and I2 statistics.

Results

Fourteen studies were included in the review a

SUBMITTER: Hiller TWR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7015554 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature