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Social, behavioral, and genetic linkages from adolescence into adulthood.
American journal of public health - 1 Oct 2013
Harris Kathleen Mullan, Halpern Carolyn Tucker, Hussey Jon, Whitsel Eric A, Killeya-Jones Ley, Tabor Joyce, Elder Glen, Hewitt John, Shanahan Michael, Williams Redford, Siegler Ilene, Smolen Andrew
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The influence of genetic factors on health and behavior is conditioned by social, cultural, institutional, and physical environments in which individuals live, work, and play. We encourage studies supporting multilevel integrative approaches to understanding these contributions to health, and describe the Add Health study as an exemplar. Add Health is a large sample of US adolescents in grades 7 to 12 in...
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