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Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer

Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Oct 21, 2009 10:28 am

Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Prostate Cancer(Free Handout)


Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer

A family history of prostate cancer increases the risk. Other possible risk factors include the following:


55 years old and older
Diet high in saturated fat
Exposure to heavy metals (e.g., cadmium)
Obesity/Overweight
Race (African American)
Sedentary lifestyle
Smoking



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