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ERIC Number: EJ658682
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0738-7806
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Health and Social Issues Associated with Racial, Ethnic, and Cultural Disparities.
Johnson, Jerry C.; Smith, Nancy H.
Generations, v26 n3 p25-32 Fall 2002
The evidence of racial and ethnic disparities in health outcomes is overwhelming. Excess rates of death, morbidity, and disability are prevalent among racial and ethnic minority elders. Effective collaboration with community organizations is a crucial component of efforts to reduce and eliminate disparities. (Contains 39 references.) (Author/JOW)
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Cultural Differences, Disabilities, Health, Minority Groups, Mortality Rate, Older Adults, Racial Differences, Social Problems
Publication Type: Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Note: Theme: Recognizing Diversity in Aging--Moving toward Cultural Competence.