When planning an educational program on cancer for a group of older adults, the nurse includes information regarding racial and ethnic patterns of cancer in the United States that includes:

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Cancer affects Americans of all racial and ethnic groups; however, the incidence of cancer does demonstrate patterns according to racial and ethnic origins. African Americans have higher overall incidence rates than whites, whereas Hispanic Americans and Native Americans have lower incidence rates overall.

When Planning an Educational Program on Cancer for a Group