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Oregon Health & Science University
Black Americans are at higher risk for colon polyps
October 23rd, 2008
Black Americans have a higher occurrence of colon polyps, according to a new study. This is a significant finding considering the incidence of colon cancer among black men has increased and remained unchanged among black women during the last 20 years. The article will be published in the Sept. 24, issue of JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association). The new study, led by David A. Lieberman, M.D., head of gastroenterology, Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine and Portland VA Medical Center, measured the incidence and location of colon polyps that were more than 9 mm in diameter, about the size of a pencil eraser, in men and...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-10-23)
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