Metabolic Risk Factors and Breast Density in Lebanese Women

Cross-sectional data from 146 Lebanese women aged 37–70 collected between October 2021 and April 2022 examines associations between metabolic risk factors and mammographic breast density. The dataset includes anthropometric measures, reproductive history, dietary habits, physical activity, and metabolic characteristics. It was created by Tamina Elias-Rizk and published via figshare.

Use Cases

• Analyze correlation between anthropometric measures (e.g., BMI, waist circumference) and BI-RADS breast density classification.
• Investigate associations between reported dietary habits and metabolic characteristics like lipid profiles or blood glucose levels.
• Model the relationship between reproductive history features (e.g., parity, age at first birth) and mammographic breast density outcomes.
• Examine links between self-reported physical activity levels and metabolic risk factor scores within this cohort.

Strengths

• 146 patient records with detailed clinical and lifestyle data.
• Data collected over a defined 7-month period (Oct 2021–Apr 2022) at a single clinical center.
• Includes multiple data domains: anthropometry, reproductive history, diet, activity, and metabolic labs.

Limitations

• Small sample size of 146 women limits statistical power and generalizability.
• Cross-sectional design from a single Lebanese hospital prevents causal inference and may reflect local population bias.
• Dataset is very small (73.4 KB), indicating limited scope and likely a small number of features per record.

Provenance

Source

Collected at LAUMCRH (likely Lebanese American University Medical Center-Rizk Hospital).

Collection Method

Cross-sectional clinical study examining associations between metabolic factors and mammographic density.

Time Range

October 2021 to April 2022.

Freshness

Data collection ended in April 2022; metadata was last updated in April 2026.

Geography

Lebanon (specifically, women attending LAUMCRH).