Prostate Cancer

Frequently Asked Questions

8. Are there other major risk factors for prostate cancer besides age?

Yes. Race is another major risk factor. In the United States, this disease is much more common in African American men than in any other group of men. It is least common in Asian and American Indian men. A man's risk for developing prostate cancer is higher if his father or brother has had the disease.

"African American Men and Prostate Cancer" [2 min 5 sec]

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