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Science Better education in U.S. means less risk from four common cancers
Science Better education in U.S. means less risk from four common cancers | Better education in U.S. means less risk from four common cancers |
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| by William Atkins | |
| Wednesday, 09 July 2008 | |
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Page 2 of 2 The researchers found a large decline in the rate of mortality from prostate, lung, and colorectal cancer, for black and white men with sixteen or more years of education; that is a high school education plus at least a degree from a four-year college or university. Featured Whitepaper
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Science DiscussionsIn addition, the researchers found that for women with less than twelve years of education, only white women showed a significant decrease in deaths from breast cancer. Finally, the study discovered that deaths from lung cancer among less educated white women increased and deaths from colon cancer among less educated black men increased. Jemal stated some conclusions based on the study results, "Less educated people have more risk factors for cancer like smoking and obesity. They receive less medical services for prevention, early detection and treatment. Less access to care is a major barrier." [U.S. News and World Report] He also noted that education continues to be a strong indicator for socioeconomic status. Jemal commented that people who have attained less education also tend to have less money and are less likely to go to a doctor when needing medical advice. Jemal added, "In addition, they are less likely to navigate the health care system effectively. So, they are at a disadvantage." [U.S. News and World Report] To help people with less education Jemal believes there needs to be more emphasis placed on access to care and prevention. The paper that notes these conclusions is called “Secular Trends in Mortality From Common Cancers in the United States by Educational Attainment, 1993–2001.” It was published online on July 8, 2008 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. The authors of the study are Tracy Kinsey, Ahmedin Jemal, Jonathan Liff, Elizabeth Ward, and Michael Thun. They are affiliated to the Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA (Kinsey and Liff); and the Department of Epidemiology and Surveillance Research, American Cancer Society, Atlanta, GA (Jemal, Ward, and Thun). |
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