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Common risk factors in the development of prostate cancer include: | Common risk factors in the development of prostate cancer include:<ref>Risk factors for prostate cancer.2015 Canadian Cancer Society. http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/prostate/diagnosis/?region=ab#Bone_scan </ref> | ||
* Positive family history | * Positive family history | ||
* African American men | * African American men | ||
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Overview
Common risk factors in the development of prostate cancer are family history, African American men, dietary factors, obesity, elevated blood levels of testosterone, Agent Orange exposure, and sexual factors.
Risk Factors
Common risk factors in the development of prostate cancer include:[1]
- Positive family history
- African American men
- Dietary factors
- A diet high in fat
- A diet high in red or processed meats
- Obesity
- Elevated blood levels of testosterone
- Agent Orange exposure
- Sexual factors
- Multiiple sexual partners
- Early onset of sexual activity
References
- ↑ Risk factors for prostate cancer.2015 Canadian Cancer Society. http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/prostate/diagnosis/?region=ab#Bone_scan