The taller a man is, the more likely he is to develop prostate cancer

Taller men are more likely to develop prostate cancer

1. The latest research shows that the taller a man is, the more likely he is to develop prostate cancer and the more malignant the tumor may be.

2. The researchers speculated that this may be related to the level of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) in tall men. IGF-1 levels are somewhat correlated with cancer.

3. British researchers concluded after surveying 9,000 men, including 1,357 men participating in prostate cancer treatment and 7,990 healthy men.

4. Studies have shown that for every 10 cm increase in height among men participating in cancer treatment studies, the risk of prostate cancer increases by 6%.

5. Although the trend was thought to be due to chance, the researchers found that it became apparent when other research findings on prostate cancer and height were taken into account.

6. It is worth mentioning that the risk of developing high-grade prostate cancer will increase by 12%-23%, especially for men with long legs.