Most Men Unaware That Dairy Intake Is Linked to Prostate Cancer Risk
A survey suggests that only 20% of U.S. males know that milk and dairy products are potentially linked to prostate cancer risk. Eva-Katalin/E+/Getty Images A new survey found that only 1 in 5 men in the United States is aware of the potential link between dairy product consumption and prostate cancer risk. Only 20% of men surveyed said they had received information from a medical professional…
A recent survey reveals that just 20% of American men are aware that dairy products may be linked to an increased risk of prostate cancer. Only 1 in 5 men surveyed had received information from a medical professional about the relationship between nutrition and prostate cancer risk. Researchers commissioned a study which found that 66% of those informed about the risks would consider reducing or eliminating dairy from their diet.
While half of the surveyed men knew that certain habits like exercise and consuming fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans could lower prostate cancer risk, only 20% had been advised by a healthcare professional about this connection. The study questioned 1,102 men in the U.S. and was conducted by Morning Consult for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, who believe more awareness is needed.
Urologists and experts not involved in the survey, however, argue that body fat and family history are likely greater factors for prostate cancer risk. The connection between diet, dairy products and prostate cancer risk has not been definitively established.
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