New research links disadvantaged neighborhoods to higher stress gene activity in African American men, potentially increasing aggressive prostate cancer risk.
New research links disadvantaged neighborhoods to higher activity of stress-related genes in residents, which could contribute to higher rates of aggressive prostate cancer in African American men. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, suggests that living in these disadvantaged areas impacts stress-related genetic pathways, potentially increasing the risk of aggressive prostate cancer and exacerbating racial disparities in the disease.
July 12, 2024
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