Commentary Pakistan is one of the repaid growing countries in Asia. Likewise, breast cancer is also a signiïcant health issue in Pakistan. In rural areas of Pakistan, due to inherited diseases, the problem of breast cancer is developing rapidly among young females. Likewise, ovarian, cervical and uterine cancers are common problems faced by rural and urban women in Pakistan [1]. Breast cancer is a universal health problem among women; thus, every year, many women are detected with breast cancer. Cancer starts when cells begin to grow out of control. Tissues of the breast are made up of milk-manufacturing glands known as “lobules”; thus”, they connect the lobules to the nipple. In addition, the breast also comprises lymphatic, connective and fatty tissues [2]. Studies show that heredity, ageing, obesity, alcohol use, smoking, radiation DOI: https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v3i07.363 Durrani MRAA et al., Causes and Precaution of Breast Cancer Among Women 1 1 1 2* 3 Muhammad Roman Al_Ala Durrani , Muhammad Imran Khan , Syed Yawer Ali Shah , Muhammad Jamil , Alamgir Khan 3 and Muhammad Zafar Iqbal Butt ¹Department of Sports Sciences & Physical Education, University of Sciences and Technology Bannu, Pakistan ²Center of Physical Education, Health & Sports Sciences, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan ³Department of Sports Sciences & Physical Education, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan exposure and hormone replacement therapy are the common causes of breast cancer among women. Smoker women have a great risk of breast cancer. The study also showed that females who have been smoking for ten years are 10 % higher risk of breast cancer [3-5]. As per the report, in 2015, 1.1 billion individuals around the globe smoked tobacco. The prevalence of adult smoking in the UK, as per a survey in 2016, was 16%. Thus the ratio was found more in males as compared to women. In addition, the most severe problem, i.e. cancer, is considered associated with smoking [6, 7]. Research evidence shows that breast cancer is associated with smoking. To avoid breast cancer or to prevent breast cancer, it is essential, particularly for affected females of breast cancer, to reduce or to change their lifestyle patterns, particularly Causes and Precaution of Breast Cancer INTRODUCTION Cancer is one of the severe health problems recognized around the globe. As a primary health concern, causes and precautionary measures are still unknown to the public. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to review the available literature to unpin the causes and precautionary measures of breast cancers among women. The available literature indicates that heredity, ageing, obesity, alcohol use, smoking, radiation exposure and hormone replacement therapy are the common causes of breast cancer among women. The literature also suggests that avoiding the use of alcohol, smoking, physical inactivity, maintaining weight, limiting postmenopausal hormone therapy etc., are the best precautionary measures for consumers among women. A R T I C L E I N F O ABSTRACT How to Cite: Roman Al_Ala Durrani, M. ., Imran Khan, M. ., Yawer Ali Shah, S. ., Jamil, M. ., Khan, A. ., & Zafar Iqbal Butt, M. . (2022). Causes and Precaution of Breast Cancer Among Women: Causes and Precaution of Breast Cancer. Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences, 3(07). https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v3i07.363 Key Words: Causes, Precaution, Breast, Cancer, Women *Corresponding Author: Muhammad Jamil Center of Physical Education, Health & Sports Sciences, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan meharjamil88@gmail.com PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH SCIENCES https://thejas.com.pk/index.php/pjhs Volume 3, Issue 7 (December 2022) PJHS VOL. 3 Issue. 7 December 2022 Copyright © 2022. PJHS, Published by Crosslinks International Publishers 240