Risk Factors

The causes of prostate cancer are not known. However there are certain risk factors that have been linked with the development of prostate cancer including:

•  Family history of prostate cancer- those men with a father or brother who has had prostate cancer
•  Age- men over the age of 50 years
•  Diet- a diet high in animal fat and protein
•  Race- Afro-Caribbean men are more at risk of having prostate cancer than Asian me
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If you would like more information visit:
The Andrology Australia site: www.andrologyaustralia.org
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia: www.prostate.org.au