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Acculturation, Behavioral Factors, and Family History of Breast Cancer among Mexican and Mexican-American Women.
Women's health issues : official publication of the Jacobs Institute of Women's Health - 1 Jan 2000
Nodora Jesse N, Cooper Renee, Talavera Gregory A, Gallo Linda, Meza Montenegro María Mercedes, Komenaka Ian, Natarajan Loki, Gutiérrez Millán Luis Enrique, Daneri-Navarro Adrian, Bondy Melissa, Brewster Abenaa, Thompson Patricia, Martinez María Elena
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Incidence rates for breast cancer are higher among Mexican-American (MA) women in the United States than women living in Mexico. Studies have shown higher prevalence of breast cancer risk factors in more acculturated than less acculturated Hispanic/Latinas in the United States. We compared the prevalence of behavioral risk factors and family history of breast cancer by level of acculturation and...
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