| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3868159 | The Journal of Urology | 2009 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Obesity markedly increases the risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Since physical activity decreases the risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia, these observations support the development of novel prevention strategies and treatment targeted toward adiposity, weight loss and lifestyle.
Keywords
Baltimore Longitudinal Study of AgingNHANESHPSI-PSSBLSAPCPTUrination disordersNational Health and Nutrition Examination SurveyHealth Professionals Follow-up StudyProstate Cancer Prevention TrialMetabolic syndrome Xbody mass indexBMILower urinary tract symptomsObesityLUTSInternational Prostate Symptom ScoreBenign prostatic hyperplasiaBPHProstatic hyperplasiaProstate
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Authors
J. Kellogg Parsons, Aruna V. Sarma, Kevin McVary, John T. Wei,