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Prostate cancer among Jamaican men: exploring the evidence for higher risk

Beverley Anderson1, Sylvie Marshall-Lucette2

  • 1Macmillan Uro-Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust.

British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|October 30, 2016
PubMed

Insights

Jamaican men face a higher risk of prostate cancer globally. However, the exact reasons for this increased incidence remain unclear, necessitating further research into potential contributing factors.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Epidemiology
  • Men's Health

Background:

  • Prostate cancer disproportionately affects Black men of African descent compared to Caucasian men.
  • Jamaican men exhibit the highest global incidence of prostate cancer, indicating a significant health disparity.
  • Existing research lacks robust evidence and clear explanations for the elevated risk in Jamaican men.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing literature on prostate cancer incidence in men of African descent, with a focus on Jamaican men.
  • To identify potential reasons for the higher risk of prostate cancer in Jamaican men compared to other populations.
  • To highlight the need for further investigation into the factors contributing to prostate cancer disparities.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
  • Data from various geographical regions including Africa, the Caribbean, the UK, and the USA were analyzed.
  • The review synthesized findings on prostate cancer risk among Black men of African descent.

Main Results:

  • The literature review confirmed a greater risk of prostate cancer among Black men of African descent, particularly Jamaican men.
  • This elevated risk was observed across diverse geographical locations, including Africa, the Caribbean, the UK, and the USA.
  • The study identified a consistent pattern of higher incidence in these populations.

Conclusions:

  • The current evidence for the higher incidence of prostate cancer among Jamaican men is inconclusive.
  • A clear explanation for the prevalence of prostate cancer in this demographic remains elusive.
  • Further comparative studies are essential to identify predisposing factors, and health professionals must be involved in improving management and outcomes.
Abstract

Keywords:
African-Caribbean menIncidenceJamaican menMen of African descentPrevalenceProstate cancerRisk factors

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