Utah researchers are learning more about cancer rates among Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders.
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Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders between the ages of 20 and 49 have the highest death rates from any type of cancer among all racial groups of that age bracket, according to the data. She's getting assistance from students like Lusia Tamala, who is part of the new Pacific Islander Research Internship Program.Her father is Samoan and was diagnosed with diabetes a year ago.
Dr. Mary Playdon and Lusia Tamala are gathering traditional Polynesian recipes and switching them out with healthier versions.
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