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Younger African-American women at significantly higher risk for breast cancer
11-07-2006 · EurekAlert!Despite recent overall declines in invasive breast cancer in the United States, African-American women, particularly younger ones, have not seen a significant decline in their rates. These findings, which are being presented at the American Pubic Health Association (AHPA) Annual Meeting in Boston, November 4-8, suggest the need for research to understand why these differences persist and to determine whether avoidable or preventable factors account for these patterns.
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