Introduction.

Prostate cancer is the most common among the male population worldwide. Due to early diagnosis and to improvements in the treatment, in the past 25 years, the survival rate has increased to 5 years.

Objective.

To assess the knowledge, risk factors and prevention of prostate cancer.

Methodology.

We conducted a cross-sectional descriptive study, a semi-structured survey and anonymous nature of the Quartermaster staff of the Institute of Health Sciences.

Results.

50 surveys were applied, the most frequent age range was 40 to 50 years, the primary level of schooling was secondary. The 25% of the population said to have an average knowledge about prostate cancer and the 50% of the population said they did not go back to studies can be carried out for fear of the urologist.

Conclusion.

There is a lack of information about prostate cancer, so it is necessary to provide health education to the male population and encourage the testing of prostate cancer to achieve an early diagnosis. Otherwise a late result implies a negative health condition.

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