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Behavior
Studies from Washington University further understanding of behavior
June 7th, 2008
According to recent research from the United States, "The prevalence of substance use behaviors during adolescence is an important concern in the United States and internationally. Of particular importance to the U.S. is our ability to compare prevalence estimates and trends with those of neighboring countries, particularly those that feed our immigrant population and have a circulatory migration pattern with us." "One of the fastest-growing Hispanic groups is Dominicans, who are also a young group, with a third of Dominicans in the United States under age 18. However cross-national comparisons of the substance use rates of youth in the U. S. and the Dominican Republic...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2008-06-07)
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