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    Laboratory scientists need to examine links more closely, it has been claimed

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Laboratory scientists reveal cancer prevalence in Latino populations

Laboratory scientists have suggested that cancer may be more prevalent in Latino populations.

Dr Amelie Ramirez, director of the Institute for Health Promotion Research at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, said more needs to be done to explore the link.

According to Dr Ramirez, due to certain demographic characteristics, there has been a lack of study to see how severe the pervasiveness of cancer is in Latinos.

Lower education, higher poverty rates and less access to healthcare are primary reasons why early detection is becoming difficult, the expert explained.

She remarked: "As we see the Latino population age, we are going to see the current disparity in knowledge and outcomes become an explosion."

Last month, laboratory scientists found a relationship between vitamin D and basal cell carcinomas.

Researchers at the Henry Ford Hospital noted that skin cancer patients had more of the nutrient's enzymes and proteins in their body, suggesting a causative or reactive role.

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