Disparities in prostate cancer in African American men: what primary care physicians can do.
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Abstract
African American men have a higher incidence of prostate cancer than white men, and also a higher rate of death due to prostate cancer. Although both biologic and socioeconomic factors may be to blame, better screening in this population may help to close the gap.
Medical subject headings
- Black or African American
- Early Detection of Cancer
- Healthcare Disparities
- Prostate-Specific Antigen
- Prostatic Neoplasms