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RISK FACTORS FOR PROSTATE CANCER Age is the number one risk factor. The chances of developing a prostate disease increase as you get older. Prostate cancer is rare in men under 40, and 60% of prostate cancer cases are in men over 70. Family history If a close relative developed prostate cancer before he was 60, you are four times more likely to develop it. Ethnicity The highest rates of prostate cancer are recorded in Afro-Caribbean men. Diets high in red meats and saturated fats are also considered a contributory factor. 36,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in the UK every year. What can I do to reduce my risk of prostate cancer? link
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