RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Do women know that the risk of breast cancer increases with age? JF British Journal of General Practice JO Br J Gen Pract FD British Journal of General Practice SP 404 OP 406 VO 57 IS 538 A1 Kath Moser A1 Julietta Patnick A1 Valerie Beral YR 2007 UL http://bjgp.org/content/57/538/404.abstract AB It is important that women know that the risk of breast cancer increases with age. Women's knowledge of the increased risk will help to inform their health-seeking behaviour. This study shows that over 50% of women wrongly believe that the risk does not vary with age. Only 1% are correctly informed, believing that the oldest group of women are at the greatest risk of breast cancer. Those working in primary care need to be aware of this lack of knowledge when patients consult.