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Taylor, Eboni M.; Adimora, Adaora A.; Schoenbach, Victor J. – Journal of Family Issues, 2010
This article assesses the relationship between low marriage rates and racial disparities in sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates. Data from the 2002 National Survey of Family Growth was used to examine the prevalence of sexual risk behaviors by marital status. Logistic regression was used to examine whether racial differences in marriage…
Descriptors: Race, Marital Status, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Marriage
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Schwandt, Hilary M.; Coresh, Josef; Hindin, Michelle J. – Journal of Family Issues, 2010
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and African Americans disproportionately experience more cardiovascular disease, including coronary heart disease (CHD), hypertension, and diabetes. The literature documents a complex relationship between marital status and health, which varies by gender. We prospectively examine…
Descriptors: African Americans, Individual Characteristics, Marital Status, Heart Disorders