Tag: Race
Kidney Allocation System Cuts Racial Disparities in Transplant
Implementation of new system linked to narrowing of disparities for blacks, Hispanics versus whites
Risk for Interval CRC Higher in Blacks Than Whites
Differences most pronounced for cancer of the distal colon and the rectum
ATS: Sleep Apnea, Insomnia in Blacks Often Go Undiagnosed
High prevalence of undiagnosed sleep disorders seen in study population
Blacks, Hispanics Less Likely to See Neurologist As Outpatient
They more often end up in the ER and face higher medical costs than white patients
CDC: Mortality Rate for Black Americans Drops 25 Percent
But CDC report also found they're still more likely to die at an earlier age than whites
Alcohol Linked to Higher Risk of Breast Cancer in Black Women
Black women who have at least seven drinks/week at greater risk for nearly all subtypes of breast cancer
Black Men Have Higher Rate of Preclinical Prostate Cancer
Also increased risk of progression to metastatic disease compared with the general population
Breast Cancer Rates Increasing Among Asian-American Women
Out of 7 nationality groups studied, only Japanese women didn't have an overall increase in the disease
Cancer Occurrence Differs Among African-Born, U.S.-Born Blacks
Research suggests differences in environmental, cultural, social, genetic factors
Race Affects Obesity-Related Risk of Adolescent Hypertension
Extra pounds appear more problematic for whites and Hispanics, researchers say
