What are the risk factors associated with prostate cancer?
While the causes of prostate cancer are not yet completely understood, researchers have found several factors that may be associated with the disease. These include: Age: The chance of having prostate cancer increases rapidly after age 50. More than 80 percent of all prostate cancers are diagnosed in men age of 65 or older.5 Race: Prostate cancer is about twice as common among African-American men as it is among white American men.6 Nationality: Prostate cancer is most common in North America and northwestern Europe and less common in Asia, Africa, and South America.7 Diet: Many studies have shown eating a high-fat diet leads to a greater chance of developing prostate cancer. According to some research, eating fruits and vegetables with high levels of lycopenes or selenium appears to lower prostate cancer risk.8 Physical activity: Regular physical activity and maintaining a healthy weight may help reduce prostate cancer risk.9 Family history: Prostate cancer seems to run in some famili
