Are rich people at greater genetic risk for cancer? What the experts say
Are rich people at greater genetic risk for cancer? What the experts say
nypost.com Are rich people at greater genetic risk for cancer? What the experts say
It turns out that wealth may not buy good health.
TL;DR: No, it's a confounding variable, because more affluent people are more likely to be screened, despite the Post's wanna-be eugenics-justifying title.
"A new, large study out of Finland suggests that people with good jobs have a greater genetic risk for cancer, especially breast and prostate cancers," but Dr. Jiyoung Ahn "believes screening behavior is key to this research," saying, "It is well-established that if you have higher socioeconomic status, you are more likely to get screened."
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