Table 1

 Frequencies of CDKN2A variant alleles in breast cancer patients and controls

Number testedMutation positivePrevalenceOdds ratiop Value
Controls 30001053.5%
Breast cancer cases
Under 50 y
20–30 y66812.1%3.80.0002
31–40 y582244.1%1.20.46
41–50 y26701365.1%1.50.003
Total33181685.1%1.50.002
Over age 50 y
51+ y891404.5%1.30.17