Prostate Cancer Disparities in Black Men
Author Information
Author(s): Odedina Folakemi T, Akinremi Titilola O, Chinegwundoh Frank, Roberts Robin, Yu Daohai, Reams R Renee, Freedman Matthew L, Rivers Brian, Green B Lee, Kumar Nagi
Primary Institution: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida, USA
Hypothesis
Does the prostate cancer disparities seen in Black men around the world follow the path of the Transatlantic Slave Trade?
Conclusion
The study highlights the disproportionate burden of prostate cancer among Black men of West African ancestry and calls for further research into genetic and environmental risk factors.
Supporting Evidence
- African American men have the highest prostate cancer morbidity and mortality rates in the US.
- Prostate cancer incidence and mortality rates have been declining in both African American and White men since 1991.
- Several studies indicate high prostate cancer burden in Nigeria and Ghana.
- Prostate cancer morbidity and mortality data from the Caribbean Islands and the UK show comparable or worse burden than US Blacks.
Takeaway
This study looks at how prostate cancer affects Black men in different parts of the world and finds that many have similar or worse rates than Black men in the US.
Methodology
A literature review summarizing evidence on prostate cancer morbidity and mortality in countries with high populations of Black men of West African ancestry.
Potential Biases
Potential underreporting and lack of reliable cancer incidence and mortality data in developing countries.
Limitations
The study relies on hospital-based data due to the lack of population-based cancer registries in developing countries.
Participant Demographics
Black men of West African ancestry from the US, Caribbean, UK, and West Africa.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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