Monday 22 October 2012

Prostate Cancer Death Risk Raised By Metabolic Factors

A man's chances of dying from prostate cancer are higher if he has a high BMI (body mass index), hypertension (high blood pressure), and raised blood sugar and/or blood lipids, which collectively are known as metabolic syndrome, researchers from Umeƃ¥ University in Sweden reported in the journal Cancer. The authors added that obesity does not appear to raise the risk of developing prostate cancer. Currently public health recommendations regarding lifestyle and diet focus on preventing diabetes type 2 and heart disease... via Health News from Medical News Today Read More Here..

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