Table 2

Independent associations between explanatory variables and breast cancer.

Explanatory variableAdjusted odds ratio (95% CI)
Increasing age (additional year)1.10 (1.07 to 1.13)
Discrete lump15.20 (4.88 to 47.34)
Breast thickening7.64 (2.23 to 26.11)
Lymphadenopathy3.63 (1.33 to 9.92)
Size of lump
<2 cm1.0
≥2 cm5.41 (2.36 to 12.38)