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Peer reviewedRedford, Maryann – Journal of Dental Education, 1993
Research on women's dental health and on differences between men's and women's dental health issues is reviewed. Factors specifically influencing women's health, including medical, economic, social, psychological, and behavioral factors, are also examined. It is argued that the clustering of risk factors for women indicates a need for more…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Attitudes, Behavior Patterns, Dental Health
Peer reviewedStotts, R. Craig; And Others – Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, 1991
Lung cancer is a serious health problem among blacks, with a mortality rate of 119 per 100,000 black males, compared to 81 per 100,000 for white males. Smoking cessation efforts are most successful when tailored to the black community, using black community networks and broadcast media for black audiences. (SLD)
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Behavior Patterns, Black Community, Cancer
