What causes prostate cancer?

Prostate cancer is a malignant tumor that occurs in the male prostate tissue. Its mortality rate has been increasing in recent years. Therefore, experts remind everyone that it is necessary to understand the cause of prostate cancer. Although the cause of prostate cancer is still unclear based on existing technology, many data show that the occurrence of prostate cancer is related to the following factors:

Prostate cancer can be caused by changes in genes, which can also be linked to environmental factors such as diet. The more changes in genes there are, the greater the risk of prostate cancer. In a few cases, prostate cancer can be hereditary.

Causes of Prostate Cancer

1. Age: Age is the main risk factor for prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is very rare in men under 45 years old, but with the increase of age, the incidence of prostate cancer increases sharply, and the vast majority of prostate cancer patients are over 65 years old.

2. Family history: When there is a direct male relative in the family suffering from prostate cancer, the incidence rate of males in the family is significantly increased. Direct male relatives generally refer to fathers and brothers.

3. Race: The incidence of prostate cancer is highest among African Americans (i.e. American blacks), followed by Hispanics and American whites. The incidence of prostate cancer in African blacks is the lowest in the world.

4. Pathological changes of abnormal cells in the prostate: The incidence of prostate cancer in men with high-grade prostate intraepithelial neoplasia is significantly increased. High-grade intraepithelial neoplasia is a precancerous lesion that shows abnormal cell growth morphology under a microscope. Although it is not cancer, it often indicates the presence of prostate cancer, which has not yet been detected.

The above is a brief introduction to the causes of prostate cancer. I hope it will be helpful to you. Experts have also found that many dietary factors can increase the risk of prostate cancer. So I suggest that you eat more fresh vegetables and fruits to reduce the incidence of prostate cancer.