Cancer trends among Hispanic men in South Florida, 1981–1998

Wilkinson, James D.; Wohler-Torres, Brad; Trapido, Edward; Fleming, Lora E.; MacKinnon, Jill; Voti, Lydia; Peace, Steven

doi:10.1002/cncr.10321

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“…However, once acculturated after living within the U.S. for extended periods, rates for the four most common malignancies begin to increase among these groups. 10–12 However, it should be noted that although overall incidence of cancer in American Indian/Alaska Native is lower than non-Hispanic whites, when incidence rates are examined geographically, there are significant differences in incidence between American Indians/Alaska natives and non-Hispanic whites especially in the Northern Plains and Alaska. 13,14 As mentioned earlier, race and ethnic heritage are not the only factors that influence cancer incidence.…”

Section: Cancer Health Disparitiesmentioning

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The Influence of Health Disparities on Targeting Cancer Prevention Efforts

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Ejiogu

Norbeck

et al. 2014

American Journal of Preventive Medicine

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Despite the advances in cancer medicine and the resultant 20% decline in cancer death rates for Americans since 1991, there remain distinct cancer health disparities among African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and the those living in poverty. Minorities and the poor continue to bear the disproportionate burden of cancer especially in terms of stage at diagnosis, incidence and mortality. Cancer health disparities are persistent reminders that state-of-the art cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment are not equally effective for and accessible to all Americans. The cancer prevention model must take into account the phenotype of accelerated aging associated with health disparities as well as the important interplay of biological and sociocultural factors that lead to disparate health outcomes. The building blocks of this prevention model will include: interdisciplinary prevention modalities that encourage partnerships across medical and nonmedical entities, community-based participatory research, development of ethnically and racially diverse research cohorts, and full actualization of the prevention benefits outlined in the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. However, the most essential facet should be a thoughtful integration of cancer prevention and screening into prevention, screening, and disease management activities for hypertension and diabetes mellitus since these chronic medical illnesses have a substantial prevalence in populations at risk for cancer disparities and cause considerable comorbidity and likely complicate effective treatment and contribute to disproportionate cancer death rates.

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The Influence of Health Disparities on Targeting Cancer Prevention Efforts

Zonderman

Ejiogu

Norbeck

et al. 2014

American Journal of Preventive Medicine

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“…Puerto Ricans were more acculturated than Dominicans, and a greater proportion of Puerto Ricans compared to Dominicans were born in the U.S or emigrated ≤ 18 years of age. Among Latinos, acculturation and increased duration of U.S. residence are theorized to be related to worse CRC outcomes due to the adoption of poor health behaviors prevalent in the host culture pertaining to diet, physical activity, and alcohol and tobacco use [1, 13-16]. Moreover, the smoking and obesity rates of Puerto Ricans were significantly greater than those of Dominicans, and both smoking and obesity are known risk factors for CRC [3].…”

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“…The authors propose acculturation of unhealthy behaviors in the U.S., such as cigarette use, as one theory to account for this discrepancy in CRC risk among Puerto Ricans based on country of residence. An earlier study demonstrated the change in cancer incidence rates among Latino and white residents in Florida from 1981-1989 to 1990-1998 [16]. Over time, the age-adjusted CRC incidence rate for Latinos increased (47.9 per 100,000 to 53.2 per 100,000) whereas that for whites decreased (69.9 per 100,000 to 65.6 per 100,000), wherein the risk for CRC among Latinos gradually approached the risk of CRC among whites in the population.…”

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“…Furthermore, because Latinos are a predominantly immigrant population in the U.S., they manifest variation based on migration history, including whether or not they were born in the U.S., and acculturation, the process by which immigrants adopt the attitudes, beliefs, values, customs, and behaviors of their new culture, which is often measured by language [1, 13]. Both increased duration of U.S. residence and acculturation have been associated with higher CRC risk [1, 2, 13-16]. Many Latino individuals emigrate from countries of low CRC risk, and it is proposed that as they remain in the U.S. and raise their children here, their rates of CRC will rise to that of the general population.…”

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Adenoma Prevalence and Distribution Among US Latino Subgroups Undergoing Screening Colonoscopy

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Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading malignancy diagnosed among U.S. Latinos. Latinos in the U.S. represent a heterogeneous amalgam of subgroups varying in genetic background, culture, and socioeconomic status. Little is known about the frequency of CRC precursor lesions found at screening colonoscopy among Latino subgroups. Aim The aim was to determine the prevalence and distribution of histologically-confirmed adenomas found at screening colonoscopy among average-risk, asymptomatic U.S. Latinos according to their subgroup and socio-demographic background. Methods Cross-sectional analysis of pathological findings resulting from screening colonoscopy among average-risk, asymptomatic U.S. Latinos aged ≥ 50 in two prospective randomized controlled trials at an academic medical center. Results Among the 561 Latinos who completed screening colonoscopy, the two largest subgroups were Puerto Ricans and Dominicans. The findings among both subgroups were: adenomas 30.6%, proximal adenomas 23.5%, advanced adenomas 12.0%, and proximal advanced adenomas 8.9%. These rates are at least as high as those found at screening colonoscopy among U.S. whites. While Puerto Ricans were more likely than Dominicans to be born in the U.S., speak English, be acculturated, have a smoking history, and be obese, there were no significant differences in adenoma rates between these subgroups. Conclusions The prevalence of adenomas, advanced adenomas, and proximal neoplasia was high among both subgroups. These findings have implications for CRC screening and surveillance among the increasingly growing Latino population in the U.S.

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Cancer among Hispanic women in South Florida: An 18‐year assessment

Wilkinson

Wohler-Torres

Trapido

et al. 2002

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We experimentally examine a dilute suspension of non‐neutrally buoyant spherical particles migrating in a simple mixing tank at small but finite Reynolds numbers. We observe that the particles spontaneously migrate to repeatable non‐trivial asymptotic locations within toroidal structures, located above and below at‐disk impellers. The asymptotic migration positions include both the exact center of the torus and intermediate higher‐order cluster locations within the flow whose stability is dependent on flow and particle conditions. Furthermore, we note that the particle clusters seem to coincide with the location of unmixed islands within the underlying fluid flow. We also observe a migratory competition when multiple particles are introduced into the flow. © 2006 American Institute of Chemical Engineers AIChE J, 2006

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Cancer trends among Hispanic men in South Florida, 1981–1998

Cited by 14 publications

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The Influence of Health Disparities on Targeting Cancer Prevention Efforts

The Influence of Health Disparities on Targeting Cancer Prevention Efforts

Adenoma Prevalence and Distribution Among US Latino Subgroups Undergoing Screening Colonoscopy

Cancer among Hispanic women in South Florida: An 18‐year assessment

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