论文部分内容阅读
Background: We intend to assess the association of dietary patterns with breast cancer risks using the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory.No studies have examined the dietary patterns of TCM with the risks of breast cancer.The aim of this epidemiological study is to determine the risk of breast cancer in Hong Kong Chinese women according to their food preference and dietary patterns.Prevention strategies based on suitable dietary pattems of TCM for reducing the risk of breast cancer will be generated.