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title: What impacts the risk for prostate cancer?
description: Prostate cancer risk is influenced by both genetic and non-genetic factors.
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# What impacts the risk for prostate cancer?

Prostate cancer risk is influenced by both genetic and non-genetic factors:

**Genetic Factors**

- Many small genetic variations across the genome can add up to significantly influence a person’s risk.
- Over half of prostate cancer risk is estimated to be inherited.

**Clinical & Lifestyle Factors**

- Age, family history, and ancestry are among the strongest clinical predictors of risk.
- Maintaining a healthy weight, staying physically active, and eating a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains may help lower overall risk.

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