Why is stomach cancer more commonly diagnosed in Asian/Pacific Islander populations?
Asian/Pacific Islanders, similar to Hispanic/Latinos, have lower incidence rates than Whites for most common cancers. However, they suffer more often from cancers that are related to infections. One risk factor for stomach cancer is infection with a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori. Although additional study is needed, infection with H. pylori may explain, in part, why Asian/Pacific Islander populations have higher rates for this type of cancer. • Which cancer is more commonly diagnosed in American Indian and Alaska Native populations? American Indians and Alaska Natives have higher incidence and death rates for kidney cancer than other racial/ethnic groups. However, these rates should be viewed with caution because the data currently available for American Indian/Alaska Native populations are not representative. An analysis of cancer incidence and mortality data within Native American populations is the focus of the Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer
