The nurse is teaching a class of senior citizens about the risk factors for prostate cancer. Which of the following would the nurse mention? Select all that apply
A) Age older than 65 years
B) Asian American heritage
C) Excessive alcohol use
D) Diet high in animal fats
E) Environmental exposure
F) Low levels of PSA
C, D, E
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Risk factors for prostate cancer include age older than 50 years, African American heritage, excessive alcohol use, diet high in animal fats, family history of prostate cancer, environmental exposure, and PSA elevation.
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