Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Risk Factors
What are the risk factors that lead to this condition? Are you at risk of getting Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia? Below you'll find information on each of the known risk factors for this condition.
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Risks
A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition.
The main risk factor for BPH is being over 50 years old. By age 60, 50% of all men will have some sign of BPH.
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