Arizona State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Chicana and Chicano StudiesLatino Health Issues

PROSTATE CANCER

Hispanics are 20-30% less likely to get prostate cancer than White males.

African Americans are about twice as likely to develop prostate cancer as Hispanic males.

Mexican-Americans are about 30% less likely to develop prostate cancer than other Hispanics.

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Below are some links you may find useful.

SEER Age Adjusted Incidence Rates by 'Expanded' Race and Sex

National Cancer Institute - Prostate Cancer Home Page

 

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