Prostate cancer risk factors
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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Overview
Common risk factors in the development of prostate cancer are family history, African American men, higher meat consumption, sexually transmitted infections, obesity, elevated blood levels of testosterone, Agent Orange exposure, and sexual factors.
Risk Factors
Common risk factors in the development of prostate cancer include:
- Positive family history
- African American men
- Higher meat consumption
- Sexually transmitted infections
- Obesity
- Elevated blood levels of testosterone
- Agent Orange exposure
- Sexual factors
- Multiiple sexual partners
- Early onset of sexual activity