An Overview on Association Between Dairy Products Consumption and Breast Cancer

Women are more likely to get breast cancer (BC) than any other type of cancer in the world.It may be helpful to estimate the BC risk associated with dairy consumption from the perspective of public health.There are conflicting results from epidemiological studies regarding dairy consumption and BC risk.We therefore examined the relationship between dairy food consumption and BC development.In this study, we summarized and quantified the latest findings on milk consumption and BC based on a systematic literature review.A search for relevant English-language publications was conducted in several databases until January 2022.A total of 106 articles were identified, but only 44 met the criteria for inclusion.Among those studies, there were retrospective studies, cross-sectional studies, and prospective studies.There was a negative correlation between dairy consumption and BC risk overall.A balanced diet may include dairy products as part of a healthy diet, as further studies will clarify their role in human health.