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The prostate: an increasing medical problem.

H B Carter1, D S Coffey

  • 1Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.

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|January 1, 1990
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Prostate cancer incidence and mortality are rising, becoming the most diagnosed cancer in males. Research is needed to understand etiological factors and decrease prostate tumor prevalence.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Oncology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The prostate gland is a common site for male medical issues in the U.S.
  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia surgery is the most frequent male surgical procedure, costing over $1 billion annually.
  • Prostate cancer incidence and mortality are increasing, surpassing lung cancer in diagnosis and ranking second in male cancer deaths.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the growing public health concern of prostate cancer.
  • To emphasize the increasing prevalence of prostate cancer with age.
  • To underscore the need for research into etiological factors of prostate cancer.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a review of current statistics and trends in prostate health.
  • Analysis of age distribution shifts and their impact on prostate cancer diagnosis.

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  • Examination of potential environmental factors in prostate cancer development.

    • Main Results:

    • Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in males, exceeding lung cancer.
    • The prevalence of prostate cancer increases significantly with age.
    • Projections indicate a 37% increase in deaths and a 90% increase in cases by 2000.

    Conclusions:

    • Environmental factors may play a role in prostate cancer development and progression.
    • Future research should focus on identifying etiological factors to reduce prostate tumor prevalence.
    • Addressing the rising incidence and mortality of prostate cancer is a critical public health priority.