Disparities in prostate cancer in African American men: what primary care physicians can do.

Ina Wu, Charles S Modlin
Author Information
  1. Ina Wu: Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.

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.

MeSH Term

Black or African American
Early Detection of Cancer
Healthcare Disparities
Humans
Male
Physicians, Primary Care
Prostate-Specific Antigen
Prostatic Neoplasms
Risk Reduction Behavior

Chemicals

Prostate-Specific Antigen