Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders are 30% more likely to be diagnosed with _____ than are non-Hispanic whites, and in Hawaii, Native Hawaiian men have the highest mortality rate for all forms of this disease.

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The question specifically mentions that Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders are 30% more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than non-Hispanic whites, and that Native Hawaiian men have the highest mortality rate for all forms of cancer in Hawaii. This suggests that cancer is the correct answer. While Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders may also experience higher rates of other health conditions, such as obesity and diabetes, the question specifically refers to a disease that they are more likely to be diagnosed with and that has a high mortality rate, both of which are characteristic of cancer.

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