Due to genetics, African American patients are at higher risk for:
1. Liver cancer.
2. Injury.
3. Infectious diseases.
4. Diabetes.
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1. Liver cancer is seen more in Caucasian males.
2. Injury is the highest risk factor for all ages of children, no matter the race.
3. Infectious diseases do not have a higher presence in one race over another.
4. African Americans are at a higher risk for diabetes due to genetics.
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