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Summary: The study highlights that living in a disadvantaged neighborhood increases the risk of prostate cancer in men with West African genetic ancestry. Chronic stress from various sources like racial profiling and housing discrimination is believed to contribute to this heightened risk.
A new study suggests, for men with West African genetic ancestry, living in a disadvantaged neighborhood was associated with a higher risk of prostate cancer. The researchers posit that chronic stress—such as from racial profiling, housing discrimination, and exposure to violence—may be a possible driver.