Genetic ancestry, social classification, and racial inequalities in blood pressure in Southeastern Puerto Rico.
The role of race in human genetics and biomedical research is among the most contested issues in science. Much debate centers on the relative importance of genetic versus sociocultural factors in explaining racial inequalities in health. However, few studies integrate genetic and sociocultural data...
Main Authors: | Clarence C Gravlee, Amy L Non, Connie J Mulligan |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2009-09-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2731885?pdf=render |
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