The Women’s Affairs Unit, in cooperation with the Continuing Education Unit at the College of Science for Girls at the University of Baghdad, organized an awareness workshop entitled (Factors Causing Breast Cancer and How to Prevent Them) presented by the official of the Women’s Affairs Unit and Director of the National Pioneering Center for Cancer Research at the University of Baghdad, Assistant Professor Dr. Kawakeb Najm Al-Din.
The workshop aimed to educate women about breast cancer, which is one of the most common types of cancer among women, and the factors causing the disease vary, such as genetic or environmental factors, hormonal changes, age and medical history of the patient, as well as lifestyle, such as obesity, lack of physical activity, improper nutrition, and exposure to radiation in the chest area during medical treatments.
The workshop stressed the need to follow a healthy diet, exercise, stay away from smoking and alcohol, breastfeed, and have periodic medical consultations.
This workshop achieves one of the sustainable development goals represented by the third goal, which calls for ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages.