Prostate Cancer Threat: Genetic Mutations Could Explain Higher Risk Among Black Men | HNGN [Video]

Scientists suggest that genetic mutations could explain the reason why Black men are at higher risk of developing prostate cancer compared to other ethnicities.

The findings of a recent study could lead to a test to justify those who are at greater risk of developing the disease, which could enhance survival rates. Prostate cancer is known as the most common cancer among British men and is attributed to roughly 52,300 new cases and about 12,000 deaths every year in the region.

Prostate Cancer Among Black Men

Furthermore, Black men are found to be twice as likely to be diagnosed and 2.5 times more likely to die from the disease compared to white men. The reasons for such a …