The nurse is reviewing statistics regarding breast cancer.Which woman,aged 40 years in the United States,has the highest risk for developing breast cancer?

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The incidence of breast cancer varies within different cultural groups.White women have a higher incidence of breast cancer than black women starting at age 45 years; but black women have a higher incidence before age 45 years.Asian,Hispanic,and American Indian women have a lower risk for development of breast cancer (American Cancer Society,2009-2010).

The Nurse Is Reviewing Statistics Regarding Breast Cancer