Race and the inheritance of low birth weight

Article Abstract:

This article examines the genetic association of low birth weights among whites and African Americans. The authors, arguing birth weight is both related to socioeconomic status and genetics, maintain that genetic inheritance among African Americans is weaker than other races, though still plays a role in determining birth weight status.

Physiological aspects, Genetic aspects, Birth weight, Race, African American infants

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A theoretical proposal for the relationship between context and disease

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This article examines epidemiological research methods. The authors, exploring collective lifestyles, argue current methodological practices employed by epidemiologists are inappropriate and there should be a stronger focus on the relationship between social inequalities and lifestyle in disease outcomes.

Research, Diseases, Public health, Epidemiological research, Cross sectional studies, Collective behavior, Etiology (Medicine)

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Cause-specific mortality among older African-Americans: correlates and consequences of age misreporting

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The authors explore the reasons for age misinformation on death certificates of elderly African-Americans. Reasons cited such as literacy, education, and not knowing the decedent's true age are discussed.

Statistical Data Included, Reports, Mortality, Patient outcomes, African American aged, African American elderly

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