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Title: An important risk factor in the development of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) among Americans ... Post by: tleebergene on Feb 12, 2018 An important risk factor in the development of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) among Americans is:
a. recurrent prostatitis. b. a diet high in fat. c. cigarette smoking. d. increased age. Title: An important risk factor in the development of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) among Americans ... Post by: chemistry9999 on Feb 12, 2018 ANS: D
Prevalence in the United States is about 50 in men 60 years and older and 90 among men 70 years or older. BPH is common and involves a complex pathophysiology with several endocrine and local factors and remodeled microenvironment, but its relationship to aging is well docu-mented. Risk factors for BPH do not include prostatitis, a diet high in fat, or cigarette smoking. |