The #1 MISSED Health Screening Among Black Folks

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According to the National Cancer Institute, only 60 percent of Black folks 50 and older get screened for colorectal cancer, compared to 68 percent of white adults. But it gets even wilder. Per the American Cancer Society, Black people have a 20 percent higher rate of diagnosis and are 40 percent more likely to die from colorectal cancer than other races.  Considered the third most common cancer in the Black community, it’s no wonder this thing’s a problem. But what’s driving this? Why are so many Black men and women of all ages not getting screened? Why are opportunities to save lives not being seized? Unfortunately, there are no simple answers to these questions. However, by examining the research and statistics, and by understanding the cultural factors, we can begin to figure this out… An Alarming Truth The numbers from the National Center for Health Statistics are pretty grim. In 2023, roughly 153,000 people were diagnosed with colorectal cancer in the U.S. alone. Some 52,000 of those individuals are expected to die, with nearly 4,000 deaths coming in people under the age of 50.  So clearly, colorectal cancer is not a problem of small proportions. It’s an issue that can...

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