What is the impact of race and ethnicity on cancer rates?
Race and ethnicity can influence both the incidence and outcomes of cancer. For instance, African Americans have the highest death rates and shortest survival of any racial or ethnic group in the U.S. for most cancers. Hispanic women have higher rates of cervical cancer compared to non-Hispanic women. The reasons for these disparities are complex and can include differences in genetic factors, health behaviors, socioeconomic status, and access to health care.
