Understanding differences within ethnic group designation: comparing risk factors and health indicators between Iranian and Arab Americans in Northern California

Understanding differences within ethnic group designation: comparing risk factors and health indicators between Iranian and Arab Americans in Northern California

Abstract Background The Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) ethnic group is a diverse group composed of two primary subsets in the United States: Iranian and Arab Americans. We aimed to compare health risk factors, chronic health conditions, and mental health conditions of Iranian and Arab Ameri...

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Main Authors: Nadia N. Abuelezam, Abdulrahman El-Sayed, Sandro Galea, Nancy P. Gordon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Health disparities
Epidemiology
Electronic health records
Ethnicity
Iranian Americans
Arab Americans
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11121-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11121-z

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