Abstract:Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland, which is highly prevalent in aging men. This process of benign prostate enlargement is known to occur more rapidly in African American men, which has resulted in a disproportionately increased prevalence relative to the general population. In the United States, the cause of this disproportionately increased risk in African Americans is believed to be due to both genetic factors as well as a complex myriad of variables rela… Show more
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