Lung Cancer Mortality Highest in Black Persons Living in Most Segregated Counties Suggests Study

According to a report, lung cancer mortality appears to be higher in black persons and highest in blacks living in the most segregated counties in the United States, regardless of socioeconomic status. The study was published in the January issue of iJAMA Surgery/i, a JAMA Network publication. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States and blacks are disproportionately affected with the highest incidence and mortality rates. Awori J. Hayanga, M.D., M.P.H., ...