In 2014-2018 , incidence and mortality of certain cancers varied across Hawai ‘ i ’ s five major ethnic groups ( Chinese , Filipinos , Japanese , Na�ve Hawaiian , Whites ), Other Asians ( including Koreans and Vietnamese ), and all Others ( including Samoans , Micronesians , Blacks , American Indians ).

• Among males , overall cancer incidence was highest in Whites and Others . Mortality was highest in Na�ve Hawaiians and Others .

• Among females , overall cancer incidence was highest in Na�ve Hawaiians , Whites , and Others . Mortality was highest in Na�ve Hawaiians and Others .

• Brain & other nervous system cancer incidence was highest in White males compared to all groups , except Others .

• Breast cancer incidence was highest in Na�ve Hawaiians and Japanese . Mortality was highest in Na�ve Hawaiians compared to other groups , except Others .

• Melanoma of the skin incidence was highest in White males and females .

• Ovarian cancer incidence was highest in Whites compared to Filipinos , Japanese , and Na�ve Hawaiians .

• Prostate cancer incidence was highest in Others .

• Thyroid cancer incidence was highest among Filipino women .

• Uterine / endometrium cancer incidence and mortality was highest in Others .

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