Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6148180 | Annals of Epidemiology | 2013 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Cultural proxies such as language use and educational attainment are both important determinants of health among Latinos. Their joint effect suggests the need to simultaneously consider Latinos' socioeconomic position and their increased risk of adopting health-damaging behaviors while addressing culturally-specific factors that may mitigate risk.
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Authors
Sandra E. PhD, Sri Ram MD, MPH, Ana F. PhD, Teresa PhD, Daniel A. PhD, Sarah M. PhD, Cristine D. PhD,