air pollution, and breast cancer, was observed in seven of the 12 articles selected. In particular, the effect of pesticides on the risk of developing breast cancer was found in half of the eight articles. ConClusions: The studies analyzed favor an understanding of the determinants of breast cancer incidence and mortality and reaffirm that genetic/hereditary, endocrine/reproductive factors, in addition to age, explain a great part of the risk of developing breast cancer, however, its association with socioeconomic and environmental determinants are essential to better understand disparities in disease development.
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