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The study explores the association between West African genetic ancestry and prostate cancer risk in men living in different neighborhood environments. It suggests that neighborhood disadvantage may impact the relationship between genetic ancestry and prostate cancer risk. This research highlights the importance of considering both genetic and environmental factors in understanding health disparities.
West African genetic ancestry was associated with increased prostate cancer among men living in disadvantaged neighborhoods but not among men living in more affluent neighborhoods, according to a new study. The findings suggest that neighborhood environment may play a role in determining how genetic ancestry influences prostate cancer risk.