Study: Wealthy & Impoverished Get Different Types Of Cancer

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- A new study shows the level of poverty or wealth in an area may affect the types of cancers people get.

Researchers looked at three million tumors diagnosed over a four-year period. They found in the poorest neighborhoods, larynx, cervical, and liver cancers were the most common.

In the wealthiest neighborhoods, thyroid, melanoma, and other skin cancers were most likely.

Researchers are not sure why socioeconomic status seems to influence the type of cancer patients develop.

Read more
f

We and our partners use cookies to understand how you use our site, improve your experience and serve you personalized content and advertising. Read about how we use cookies in our cookie policy and how you can control them by clicking Manage Settings. By continuing to use this site, you accept these cookies.