A Framework to Examine the Role of Epigenetics in Health Disparities among Native Americans
Background. Native Americans disproportionately experience adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) as well as health disparities, including high rates of posttraumatic stress, depression, and substance abuse. Many ACEs have been linked to methylation changes in genes that regulate the stress response,...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2013-01-01
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| Series: | Nursing Research and Practice |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/410395 |