A few prostate cancer risk factors include:²

• Age: Prostate cancer risk rises after the age of 50.
• Race/Ethnicity: There is a higher incidence of prostate cancer in Black and Caribbean men of African ancestry than in men of other races.
• Geography: Prostate cancer is most common in the Caribbean islands, North America, Northwestern Europe, and Australia.
• Family History
• Gene Changes: Inherited mutations of the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes can increase risk of prostate cancer.
• Diet: Those who consume red meat or high-fat foods (especially dairy products) are at higher risk of prostate cancer.
• Obesity
• Smoking
• Chemical Exposure: Firefighters can be exposed to chemicals that may increase their risk of prostate cancer.
• Inflammation of the Prostate
• Sexually Transmitted Infections
• Vasectomy

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