The National Cancer Institute has just published a study showing that men's height is positively correlated with the risk of testicular cancer.
The higher the male, the greater the risk of testicular cancer. (Artwork: Internet)
The content of the study was published in the British Journal of Cancer. After analyzing data of more than 10,000 men from 13 different testicular cancer studies over the past decade, American experts found that every 5cm higher than the height on average, men 's risk of testicular cancer will increase by up to 13%.
However, experts also stressed that the risk of this cancer is very low, accounting for only 1/210 in the UK. So even for British men whose height exceeds the national average (1m75), the risk is still relatively low.
Until now, researchers at the National Cancer Institute have not yet figured out why there is a link between height and risk of testicular cancer in men. They argue that other factors, such as family history, pose a greater risk.
The team did not detect any link between weight and risk of developing the disease.
According to the British Journal of Cancer, every year the country records less than 2,000 cases of testicular cancer, accounting for only 1% of men with cancer.
Sara Hiom, the director of medical information for the British Cancer Research Agency, reassured: " High men should not feel alarmed because of the study, because no more than four out of 100 complete polyps cancer is . In addition, the potential for treatment for testicular cancer is considered to be among the best compared to other cancers, even if the disease has progressed, the patient still has can be cured ".
However, Hiom warned: " However, it is important for men to be aware of any changes in their testicles' size and weight. They should not delay checking if they are worried. This is especially necessary for young men because the disease is more common for men under 35 years of age . "