Reviewer ’s report  
 
Title: Knowledge of symptoms and risk factors of breast cancer among women: A 
community  based study in a low socio -economic area of Mumbai,  India  
 
Version: 1 Date: 18 Mar 2020  
 
Reviewer: Lindsay Forbes  
 
Reviewer's report:  
 
This paper is much improved, thank you.  
 
I have a few minor comments.  
The English is now good although does need some minor improvements.  
In the abstract I think it is important to explain what the abbreviation AOR means.  
In the introduction I did not understand the use of the word colossal in relation to the referral 
syste m.  
 
It would be helpful to explain the role of the maternity home. This study does appear to be a 
population based study and it is not entirely clear for someone not familiar with the Mumbai 
health system why you would approach this through a maternity ho me rather than primary 
care.  
It is important to be clear about symptoms and risk factors in particular whether the questions 
required recognition (closed question) or recall (open question). In studies carried out in other 
countries, we have differentiate d between these because you get very different results.  
It would be useful to provide response rates.  
 
Are the methods appropriate and well described?  
If not, please specify what is required in your comments to the authors.  
 
Yes 
 
Does the work include the necessary controls?  
If not, please specify which controls are required in your comments to the authors.  
 
Yes 
 
Are the conclusions drawn adequately supported by the data shown?  
If not, please explain in your comments to the authors.  
 
Yes 
 
Are you able to assess any statistics in the manuscript or would you recommend an  
additional statistical review?  
If an additional statistical review is recommended, please specify what aspects require further  
assessment in your comments to the editors.  
 
I am able to assess the statistics  
 
Quality of written English  
Please indicate the quality of language in the manuscr ipt: 
 
Needs some language corrections before being published  
 
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