1. Study involved 171,889 Swedish men over 15 years.
2. Height, weight, and smoking status affect prostate cancer screening and diagnosis.
3. PSA testing became common in the mid-1990s.
4. Obesity linked to 17% lower risk of prostate cancer diagnosis.
5. Current smoking associated with 14% lower risk compared to never smokers.
6. Taller men had increased risk across all time periods.
7. Disparities in screening uptake influence cancer detection.
8. Emphasizes the need for equitable access to prostate cancer screening.

Source: Scientific Reports