Closed Studies

Breast Density Patterns in African Immigrants and African-American Women

Researcher

Tomi Akinyemiju, PhD, Columbia University, New York, NY

Study Review

The purpose of this study is to examine the patterns of breast density (the non-fatty portion of breast tissue) among African immigrant and African-American women living in the United States, and to find out factors that affect the amount of breast density in women. The researchers wanted to enroll 300 women to participate in this study.

 

 

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