Includes bibliographical references (p. 308-332) and indexes.
Contents:
Historical aspects of race/ethnicity and health -- Conceptual issues in race/ethnicity, and health -- The demography of American racial/ethnic minorities -- The epidemiological profile of racial/ethnic minorities -- Mental health -- Health care services among racial/ethnic groups -- Theories of racial/ethnic differences in health -- Socioeconomic status and racial/ethnic differences in health -- Behavior and health -- African American health issues -- American Indian and Alaska Native health issues -- Asian and Pacific Islander health issues -- Hispanic/Latino health issues -- Addressing disparities in health and health care.
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