explain in detail why the following risk factors may promote the pathogenesis of breast cancer Risk Factors - Age +60 years - Obesity - Alcohol - Family history of breast cancer - Inheritance of mutated BRCA genes

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Please explain in detail why the following risk factors may promote the pathogenesis of breast cancer

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- Age +60 years
- Obesity
- Alcohol
- Family history of breast cancer
- Inheritance of mutated BRCA genes. 

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