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PROSTATE CANCER FAST FACTS
RISK FACTORS
WHAT IS THE PSA TEST?
There is no single cause of prostate cancer. However, some factors make developing prostate cancer
more likely.
Age: The chance of getting prostate cancer rises quickly after a man reaches age 50. Age is the most
important risk factor for prostate cancer.
Race: Prostate cancer is more common in men of African or Caribbean descent and less common in
men of Asian descent.
Family history: Genetics plays a role - the risk of prostate cancer increases if close family members
have had the disease.
Diet: Men who eat a low-fibre, high-fat diet have a higher rate of prostate cancer. Research suggests
that saturated fat (commonly found in processed foods, whole-milk dairy products and fatty cuts of
meat) increases the production of the hormone testosterone, which may help prostate cancer cells
grow.
Lifestyle: Having a high Body Mass Index (BMI) may increase the risk of prostate cancer. Being
physically active is a good preventative tactic, along with losing weight and eating the right foods.
Consuming lycopene (found in tomatoes and tomato products), soy, green tea and cruciferous
vegetables (such as broccoli), among other foods and nutrients, may help to prevent prostate cancer.
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