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Lifestyle and dietary factors in the prevention of lethal prostate cancer

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: The prevention of lethal prostate cancer is a critical public health challenge that would improve health and reduce suffering from this disease. In this review, we discuss the evidence surrounding specific lifestyle and dietary factors in the prevention of lethal prostate cancer. We present a summary of evidence for the following selected behavioral risk factors: obesity and weight change, physical activity, smoking, antioxidant intake, vitamin D and calcium, and coffee intake.

Source: Asian Journal of Andrology

DOI: 10.1038/aja.2011.142

Authors: Kathryn M Wilson, Edward L Giovannucci, Lorelei A Mucci

Institutions: Harvard University, Brigham and Women's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Nutritional Studies and Diet

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $711