Anthropometrics and Exercise Throughout Life and Prostate Cancer (2005)

Title:

Anthropometrics and Exercise Throughout Life and Prostate Cancer

Key words:

height, weight, physical activity, age, sexual maturation, obestiy

Research Institution:

University of Washington

Location:

Washington

Researcher:

J. Emily J White

Project Description:

This study investigated the effects of height, weight and physical activity at various ages, and age of sexual maturation, on the risk for prostate cancer, based on the assumption that obesity, inactivity and earlier sexual maturation increase prostate cancer risk.