Racial disparities in breast cancer risk factors and risk management

Breast cancer (BC) accounts for 31  % of all cancers in women in the United States (US), and rates are increasing by 0.5 % per year (possibly due to obesity and delayed childbearing) [1]. While mortality overall has decreased due to widespread screening and improved treatments, not all women have benefitted equally [1]. BC outcom e disparities between Black and White women, from diagnosis to treatment and survivorship, are significant and continue to widen. Although overall, Black women have a slightly lower overall BC incidence than White women [1], the incidence is actually higher among Black women until the age of 60.
Source: Maturitas - Category: Primary Care Authors: Tags: Review article Source Type: research