Article
Cohort Profile: The Mexican American Mano a Mano Cohort.
International journal of epidemiology - 1 Apr 2017
Chow Wong-Ho, Chrisman Matthew, Daniel Carrie R, Ye Yuanqing, Gomez Henry, Dong Qiong, Anderson Chelsea E, Chang Shine, Strom Sara, Zhao Hua, Wu Xifeng
Abstract excerpt
Hispanic Americans comprise the largest and fastest-growing ethnic minority in the USA. In Houston, Texas, 44% of the population is of Hispanic descent, with the majority being Mexican Americans (78%). This population is under-represented in health-related research despite their high prevalence of obesity and diabetes, which may predispose them to cancer and other chronic conditions. Recognizing the need for a...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
