Tag: Race
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
More Metabolic Abnormality Among Normal-Weight Minorities
Higher prevalence of metabolic abnormality but normal weight in racial/ethnic minorities vs whites
Effect of AMD on Vision-Specific Functioning Differs by Ethnicity
Early and late age-related macular degeneration tied to worse VSF for Chinese, not Indian, Malay adults
Infant Mortality Down in United States From 2005 to 2014
Largest decreases seen for infants of Asian or Pacific Islander and non-Hispanic black women
Black, Asian Medical Students Less Likely to Be AΩA Members
After adjustment, black, Asian medical students are less likely than white students to be AΩA members
ACC: Guidelines Differ on Statin Eligibility for African-Americans
More African-Americans at high risk of CV events eligible for statin therapy under ACC/AHA guidelines
Risk of T2DM at Different BMIs Varies With Ethnicity
More South Asians than White Europeans, African-Caribbeans developed T2DM at BMI below 30 kg/m²
