American Cancer Society report finds cancer mortality is higher among Black Americans compared to other racial and ethnic groups

The study finds that while cancer mortality rates among Black Americans are declining, those rates are still higher compared to other racial and ethnic groups.

Emily Knapton

Feb 26, 2025, 12:29 PM

Updated 3 hr ago

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In today's "Conversation Connecticut," News 12's Rebecca Surran welcomes Dr. Joseph Ravenell with the American Cancer Society to talk about a recent report from the society. Ravenell says the study finds while the cancer mortality rates among black Americans are declining they are still higher compared to other racial and ethnic groups.