Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Risk Of Prostate Cancer
Studies reveal that there are many risk factors for causing Prostate cancer. We will see in the details given below what these factors are.
Age:
This is most common and strongly proven risk factor. It is very less frequent amongst people who are below the age of 40. But as soon as one's age advances 50 or more, the chances of one having it increases rapidly. It is found that in every 3 such cases, 2 are found to be in the people who are above the age of 65.
Race: African or American people who are of a black race are more prone to this cancer as compare to people of other races. Apart from this, it is found more commonly in non-Hispanic whites as compared to Asian-American or Hispanic/Latino race.
Nationality:
The most frequent cases of Prostate cancer are observed in countries like North America, North Western Europe or Australia as compared to countries like Asia, Africa, Central America or South America.
Lifestyle: The lifestyle of people as in the diet, various habits followed by people also matters a lot. The people in Asia who live a more descent and healthier lifestyle are less prone to this cancer as compared to those who live a non healthy lifestyle. Men who consume a high quantity of red meat or dairy products which are high in their fat content are more prone to this cancer. Also men consuming small amounts of fruits or vegetables are more susceptible to Prostate cancer. It is also found that men who consume lots of calcium as supplements have a greater risk of having it.
Family history/Inheritance:
Inheritance or genetic factor also matters a lot. A person who already has a father or brother having it is more susceptible to the cancer as compared to the one who does not have anyone affected in the family. An affected brother is normally more risky as compared to an affected father. Also people whose relatives are already affected are more prone to having Prostate cancer. Certain genes are inherited from the ancestors which are responsible for causing prostate cancer. People having Prostate cancer are found to have some variations and abnormalities in their genes. Some genes which commonly show inherited mutations are BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes. These are responsible for causing most of the these cancers.
Obesity:
It is found that people who are obese, do not have any physical activity or have a high amount of fat or cholesterol in their bodies have a higher risk of having Prostate cancer. It is observed that people who exercise regularly are less prone to having Prostate cancer.
Infection:
It is found that people who suffer from sexually transmitted infections like gonorrhea or Chlamydia have a higher risk of having prostate cancer. Also, men who had a vasectomy done earlier, specially young men below 35 have a slightly increased risk of having prostate cancer.
Age:
This is most common and strongly proven risk factor. It is very less frequent amongst people who are below the age of 40. But as soon as one's age advances 50 or more, the chances of one having it increases rapidly. It is found that in every 3 such cases, 2 are found to be in the people who are above the age of 65.
Race: African or American people who are of a black race are more prone to this cancer as compare to people of other races. Apart from this, it is found more commonly in non-Hispanic whites as compared to Asian-American or Hispanic/Latino race.
Nationality:
The most frequent cases of Prostate cancer are observed in countries like North America, North Western Europe or Australia as compared to countries like Asia, Africa, Central America or South America.
Lifestyle: The lifestyle of people as in the diet, various habits followed by people also matters a lot. The people in Asia who live a more descent and healthier lifestyle are less prone to this cancer as compared to those who live a non healthy lifestyle. Men who consume a high quantity of red meat or dairy products which are high in their fat content are more prone to this cancer. Also men consuming small amounts of fruits or vegetables are more susceptible to Prostate cancer. It is also found that men who consume lots of calcium as supplements have a greater risk of having it.
Family history/Inheritance:Inheritance or genetic factor also matters a lot. A person who already has a father or brother having it is more susceptible to the cancer as compared to the one who does not have anyone affected in the family. An affected brother is normally more risky as compared to an affected father. Also people whose relatives are already affected are more prone to having Prostate cancer. Certain genes are inherited from the ancestors which are responsible for causing prostate cancer. People having Prostate cancer are found to have some variations and abnormalities in their genes. Some genes which commonly show inherited mutations are BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes. These are responsible for causing most of the these cancers.
Obesity:
It is found that people who are obese, do not have any physical activity or have a high amount of fat or cholesterol in their bodies have a higher risk of having Prostate cancer. It is observed that people who exercise regularly are less prone to having Prostate cancer.
Infection:
It is found that people who suffer from sexually transmitted infections like gonorrhea or Chlamydia have a higher risk of having prostate cancer. Also, men who had a vasectomy done earlier, specially young men below 35 have a slightly increased risk of having prostate cancer.