1.Advanced Age 

Prostate cancer is more common in older men aged between 75 and 79 years

2.. Being of African- American descent 

Age of onset is earlier and tends to have more aggressive disease

3.Family history and genes- 

Chances of getting prostate cancer increase when you have a close relative such as a brother or a father who has had prostate cancer.

Presence of some genes such as BRACA2 increases the risk of getting prostate cancer

4.Obesity and overweight

Being obese and overweight has been associated with many cancers including prostate cancer

Try to keep a healthy weight by being physically active and eating a healthy, balanced diet.