Genes Linked to 2 Health Problems in Blacks

Abstract

New studies have found a genetic component to two health problems in blacks: premature birth and prostate cancer. The findings buttress previous research linking genetics to health problems in different racial and ethnic groups. In the case of premature birth and prostate cancer, knowing the increased risk may lead to new treatments, the researchers said. The findings were published in this week's edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.