Postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy use by older Mexican-American women
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This study examines the prevalence of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) use among aged Mexican-American women. Findings suggest that the proportion of HRT use is lower than that reported by aged non-Hispanic white women, and the relationship between access to the US health care system and HRT use is discussed.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2001
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Self-reported heart attack in Mexican-American elders: examination of incidence, prevalence, and 7-year mortality
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The prevalence, incidence, and mortality of self-reported heart attack in older Mexican-Americans are examined. This heart attack is associated with being older and male and having diabetes mellitus, hypertension, stroke, and instrumental daily living activities disabilities.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2003
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Near vision impairment predicts cognitive decline: data from the Hispanic established populations for epidemiologic studies of the elderly
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A study showing that Mexican and Hispanic Americans with near vision problems tend to have cognitive troubles, as they grow older is presented.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
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