Risk factors, prevention and early detection of prostate cancer.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.pop.2009.04.007.
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Abstract
Approximately one in six men in the United States will develop prostate cancer during their lifetime. Genetic and environmental variables play a role in determining prostate cancer risk. This article highlights the latest evidence regarding the risk factors for prostate cancer. The current screening strategies using prostate-specific antigen and digital rectal examination are also discussed, as well as the limitations of these protocols and potential methods for improving early detection.
Medical subject headings
- Mass Screening
- Primary Health Care
- Prostatic Neoplasms