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Neighbourhood environments, structural inequities, and colorectal cancer risk and mortality: analysis from the Southern Community Cohort Study.
July 7, 2026 · BMJ open
Key takeaway
This study found that where we live matters for colon cancer risk, especially for Black communities. Neighborhoods with unhealthy food options and limited places to walk increased the risk of getting and dying from colon cancer. This means improving our neighborhoods could save lives.
Why this matters for our communities
Research in metabolic helps close long-standing gaps in how Black and African American families are studied, diagnosed, and cared for. Use findings like this one to start informed conversations with your care team — not as a substitute for personal medical advice.
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