Cancer Epidemiology Among Asian Americans by Anna H. Wu & Daniel O. Stram

Author:Anna H. Wu & Daniel O. Stram
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Springer International Publishing, Cham

Conclusion

Among Asian Americans, increased susceptibility to CRC in some groups (Japanese, Koreans) and upward incidence trends for other groups have been documented. The available data suggest that it is unlikely that risk factors for CRC in Asians differ markedly from those in other ethnic/racial groups. However, it remains unclear why some Asian groups in the USA have a clearly elevated risk for CRC, compared to whites. It is conceivable that they may experience increased exposure to some risk factors (e.g., central obesity, hyperinsulinemia), or a greater risk associated with a given exposure (e.g., smoking, alcohol, red meat). These effects may reflect specific genetic susceptibilities. Further research is warranted to better understand the interplay of genetic and environmental factors that increase CRC risk in Asians when they migrate to the USA. Utilization of screening services should be further promoted to reduce the incidence of this disease in Asian Americans.

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