Why are Black individuals more likely to die from colorectal cancer?
Overall, African Americans are 38% to 43% more likely to die from colorectal cancer than are Whites. So why the disparity?
Overall, African Americans are 38% to 43% more likely to die from colorectal cancer than are Whites. So why the disparity?
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