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Peer reviewedBecker, Thomas M.; And Others – American Journal of Public Health, 1990
Examines ethnic differences in infectious disease-related mortality in New Mexico's American Indian, Hispanic White, and other White populations from 1958-87. Findings indicate that for most infectious causes, American Indians had the highest mortality rates, followed by Hispanics. Discusses the influence of cultural beliefs and medical practices.…
Descriptors: American Indians, Communicable Diseases, Cultural Differences, Disease Incidence
