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Understanding participation by African Americans in cancer genetics research.
| Title | Understanding participation by African Americans in cancer genetics research. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2012 |
| Authors | McDonald JA, Barg FK, Weathers B, Guerra CE, Troxel AB, Domchek S, Bowen D, Shea JA, Halbert CH |
| Journal | Journal of the National Medical Association |
| Volume | 104 |
| Issue | 7-8 |
| Pagination | 324-30 |
| Date Published | 2012 Jul-Aug |
| Abstract | Understanding genetic factors that contribute to racial differences in cancer outcomes may reduce racial disparities in cancer morbidity and mortality. Achieving this goal will be limited by low rates of African American participation in cancer genetics research. |
| DOI | 10.1371/journal.pone.0047996 |
| Alternate Journal | J Natl Med Assoc |
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