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Health Conditions
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Prostate Cancer
Who has it?
Prostate cancer can strike men of all ages but is rarely diagnosed in men younger than age 40. The average age of American men with this disease is 72 to 74. In the United States, the disease is most prevalent among African-American men. Throughout the world, the highest rates of prostate cancer are found in the United States and Western Europe.
In 2005, over 232,000 American men were diagnosed with prostate cancer. Of these cases, more than 30,000 were severe enough to be considered fatal. The Prostate Cancer Foundation has estimated that by 2015, there will be more than 300,000 new prostate cancer cases each year. This is primarily because of the aging baby-boomer population.
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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Who has it?
