Saúde de homem: estratégias de promoção e detecção precoce do câncer de próstata

Abstract

Prostate cancer is the second in incidence in men, being the sixth most common cause of death in the world male population. The risk factor most well established for the development of prostate cancer is age, with 62% of cases diagnosed in men 65 years or older. It is more common in blacks and associated with high-fat diet, exposure to substances such as cadmium, benzene, nitrite acrylic, smoking and alcoholism. Thisstudy aimed todevelopan intervention projectfor the purpose oforientationthe male populationbetween40-75years with respectto prostate cancerthroughpromotionand early detectiondeveloped atUBSSãoSebastião daBoa Vistaactivities.In addition, we seek to discuss the prejudice against rectal exam and increase the bond of the male population with primary health care ensuring better care delivery. It is observed, however, between the findings from the literature that there is still no consensus among the scientific community as to what are the best ways for prevention / early detection of prostate cancer, there is a need for further studies on the subject.