Prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men and is the leading cause of cancer death in men.Select the triad that best reflects the individual with the highest risk for prostate cancer.

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Early detection is important in the diagnosis and management of prostate cancer.Information relating to a patient's profile includes the following risk factors:Age:After 50 years old,the risk increases rapidly;about 64% of all prostate cancer cases are diagnosed in men age 65 and older.Race:African-American men and Jamaican men of African descent have the highest prostate cancer incidence rates in the world.Diet:High dietary fat is associated with a greater risk for developing cancer.Family history:Risk is increased for men who have first-degree relatives with prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer Is the Most Frequently Diagnosed Cancer in Men