Age, Family History, and Ethnicity: The Real Determinants of Prostate Cancer Risk
Prostate cancer has once again captured global attention following the recent diagnosis of former US President Joe Biden, shining a spotlight on a disease that is the most common cancer among men worldwide. While headlines often tout new prevention measures or promising lifestyle tweaks, leading experts have clarified that the factors most responsible for a man’s risk of developing prostate cancer lie largely beyond individual control: age, ethnicity, and family history. This evidence-based perspective, backed by the latest research, has vital implications for men in Thailand, where rising cancer rates are signaling the need for smarter screening and public health strategies.