Height and Prostate Cancer Risk
Author Information
Author(s): Norrish A E, McRae C U, Holdaway I M, Jackson R T
Primary Institution: Department of Community Health, University of Auckland
Hypothesis
Is adult height more strongly associated with advanced prostate cancer compared to localized forms?
Conclusion
The study found a moderate positive association between increasing height and the risk of advanced prostate cancer, especially in men with a family history of the disease.
Supporting Evidence
- Adult height was not related to the risk of localized prostate cancer.
- There was a moderate positive association between height and advanced prostate cancer risk.
- Height was more strongly associated with prostate cancer risk in men with a positive family history.
- The relative risk of advanced prostate cancer for tall men with a family history was significantly higher.
Takeaway
Taller men might have a higher chance of getting advanced prostate cancer, especially if their family has a history of it.
Methodology
A population-based case-control study involving 317 prostate cancer cases and 480 controls.
Participant Demographics
Men with and without a family history of prostate cancer.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.02
Confidence Interval
95% CI 1.68–32.67
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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