West African Genetic Ancestry, Neighborhood Deprivation, and Prostate Cancer
Catherine M. Pichardo,
Adaora Ezeani,
Amanda M. Acevedo
et al.
Abstract:ImportanceRacial disparities in prostate cancer are likely the result of complex relationships between both socioeconomic and environmental factors captured by the neighborhood environment and genetic factors, including West African genetic ancestry. However, few studies have examined the combined role of neighborhood environment and genetic ancestry in developing lethal prostate cancer.ObjectiveTo examine the interactions between West African genetic ancestry and neighborhood deprivation in modifying prostate… Show more
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