During a discussion for a men's health group, the nurse relates that the group with the highest incidence of prostate cancer is:
a. Asian Americans.
b. Blacks.
c. American Indians.
d. Hispanics.
ANS: B
According to the American Cancer Society (2010), black men have a higher rate of prostate cancer than other racial groups.
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