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A panelist discusses how Black men have a 67% higher incidence of prostate cancer and more than 2-fold higher risk of mortality compared with members of other races and ethnicities.
Epidemiology of Prostate Cancer in Black Men
Key Themes:
Key Points for Physicians:
Notable Insights: The magnitude of disparity (67% higher incidence, >2× mortality) highlights prostate cancer as a particularly significant health equity issue for Black men.
Clinical Significance: These substantial disparities in incidence and mortality necessitate targeted approaches to screening, treatment, and follow-up care for Black men with prostate cancer.