The study looked at WHO data for 52 countries between 2008 and 2014.lung cancer diagnosesBecause of deeply-rooted systemic problems, Black Americans tend to experience disproportionate rates of many common illnesses. However, a recent study has found that with thoughtful and rigorous publicprograms, it is possible to flatten some of this disparity.
However, there has been a trend toward decreased initiation of smoking in youth since the late 1970s. Smoking patterns have shifted away from conventional cigarettes. But it's too soon to know how changes in smoking behavior, such as vaping, will affect the burden of lung disease and cancer rates in the future, according to Dr. John Brownstein, an epidemiologist at Boston Children's Hospital and an ABC News contributor.
For Black men born in 1957, the lung cancer incidence was twice as high for white men, now for those born in 1972, the rate of lung cancer incidence is similar to that of white men. But just taking up smoking can't totally explain the trend, Jemal said. Studies have shown that Black people may be more susceptible to lung cancer from smoking based on their biology, such as differences in how their bodies break down chemicals in tobacco. Further studies are needed to fully understand these biological differences.
Damn racist cancer
Corona, infant mortality, now cancer is racist. We need to get the racist out of sickness
Why would anyone breakdown the results of this study by race?
A better headline would be, Reduction in smoking within the black community has seen a decreased is lung cancer rates.
Looks like mix racial marriages have been a huge contributor towards sifting out the weaker race cancer causing genes
So,,, 🤷
Who knew cancer was racist!
Many people who start off with respiratory issues/who are put on oxygen might/may lead to cancer if only put on oxygen.? Must help body clear debris/proteins so they don't remain in circulation/cause harm.?
What? This doesn't fit the narrative. Somebody needs to be cancelled for this.
You say racial disparities, but what's your evidence that any of it has to actually do with race?
Hooray equality?
So cancer is no longer racist? 😆
Everything involves race with the left
Why are you always talking race. Everything is racial this racial that. We are all created equal our skin color melanin is of varying tones. It comes across as divisive not uniting us.
Of course 😂 corona is the new cancer aka the air is polluted but well call it w.e yall want.. The masks are causing respiratory issues too but well ignore that too
Are you serious with this article 😂? You can’t make this shit up! You people and your pandering is the most pathetic thing I have ever witnessed! Do you really believe Americans are that stupid Unreal!!
Awesome, now that the 'racism cancer' is out of the way, how about the focus go back on the actual cancer?
Now talk about how environmental pollution disproportianetly affects BIPOC and how these pollutants lead to higher levels of lung cancer and respiratory issues, instead of trying to race bait with a bullshit article on a societal decrease in smoking.
It’s time to go to war against these lowlife, hate filled, race baiting media groups!
Now that we have achieved this great accomplishment, is there any news about the progress towards curing fucking lung cancer?
The American media is a disgrace.
Just shows we’re even more of a hazard to ourselves.
Good job Trump..!!
Race. Race. Divide. Divide.
Always gas lighting!
Why everything gotta be about race?
Always with the race baiting.
Whattttttttttt.
its almost like everything *isnt* racist
Great we solved the racism problem lung cancer had
Did lung cancer get woke?
Thanks Trump!!
Is this a win
Tell policemen
cancer is racist
NEWSFLASH : Racism Cured! (Smh) ....must EVERYTHING BE “RACIAL”....The news media will never, ever, be a trustworthy outlet. Stop and think, instead of promoting racial divide and inequality, why not promote positive and influential articles that unite all colors and creeds. Yawn
Racism is over then?
Lol cancer decided not to be racist anymore idiocracy
If you a live a lifestyle that can cause damage to your lungs, it will be damaged. Simple Whether you are black or white
That’s a crying shame!
Earn less afford less $$$ buys security freedom and right now Black employees make $20k less than White employees
Racial disparities among lung cancer diagnoses have nearly vanished, tumblr post shows.
Does this mean more black people are getting lung cancer?
Egalitarians can only distribute suffering. The market is reason we all have nice things
equality of misery
Idiot
Cancer had diversity training?
Lol even cancer is in on the race baiting? Should we rename it cancer king?
Holy fuck why cant we just treat cancer as cancer.
Oh interesting .