New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- October is known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The annual reminder is aimed at educating people about breast health, promoting early detection, and supporting those who are affected by it.

As October is here, let's deep dive into what women can do to reduce the risk of breast cancer.

Amid long working hours, daily stress, tension and personal responsibilities, preventive healthcare can easily take a back seat for working women. While breast cancer does not have a single cause, risk factors such as age, genetic makeup, hormones, reproductive history and lifestyle factors play a crucial role.

According to doctors and health experts, potentially modifiable factors, including physical inactivity, excess weight, par...