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Researchers at Nutrition and Health Research Center have published new data on health and medicine

Published in Cancer Weekly, November 23rd, 2010

Current study results from the report, 'Possible role of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D in black-white health disparities in the United States,' have been published. "Significant health disparities exist between African Americans (AAs) and White Americans (WAs). The all-cause mortality rate for AAs in 2006 was 26% higher than for non-Hispanic WAs," researchers in the United States report.

"Explanations for the disparities usually include socioeconomic status, lifestyle behaviors, social environment, and access to preventive health care services. However, several studies indicate that these factors do not account for the observed disparities. Many studies report that vitamin...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2010-11-23)

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