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Abstract This essay describes the epidemiology of prostate cancer, its recent trends, risk factors and outlines the preventive options available for patients including screening strategies. A literature review was a made of the most relevant papers related to the epidemiology of prostate cancer, its etiology, prevention, and management. Prostate cancer is a crucial health problem due to its high prevalence; it is the second most prevalent cancer in men globally. Major risk factors involve family history, age, race, and genetic susceptibility. PSA-based screening remains controversial and recommended as an individual screening strategy. Diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes may slow disease progression, reduce mortality, and reduce the overall burden of high-grade and fatal PCa |