Abstract:
:For some time, biologists and anthropologists have overwhelmingly rejected the partitioning of modern humans into biological "races." An examination of recent human evolutionary history suggests that the zoological definition of race, based on significant genetic differences, cannot be legitimately applied to contemporary humans. Extensive past hybridization, plasticity of the human phenotype, the presence of ecotypes, the lack of extensive molecular information, and the lack of longitudinal multigenerational evaluations of diverse groups contribute to ambiguity in taxonomic assignment. Although biological aggregates do exist, they represent variation below the subspecies level, and, as such, are much more tenuous over evolutionary time. The persistent reference to quasibiological constructs such as ethnicity and race in the lay and scientific literatures requires that ethnicity be scrutinized for possible biological dimensions. The Diop model of ethnicity suggests that at least three components contribute to its formation: a historical factor, a linguistic factor, and a psychological factor, each of which can be examined for possible biological dimensions. Presumed biological affinities may allow certain groups to expand and extend their collective history and amplify their kin networks, possibly improving group biological fitness. Individual and group initial language of acquisition may influence brain physiology and organize the template for interpretation and behavior, creating greater consistency of response across otherwise divergent biological aggregates. Psychological continuity in particular behavioral traits, particularly repetitive multigenerational responses, may have an adaptive aspect at the group level. While ethnicity remains primarily a sociocultural category, it has biological precursors, parameters, and consequences for both individuals and groups. The genetic components of these biological dimensions remain to be identified and quantified.
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Ethnicity & diseaseauthors
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1992-04-01 00:00:00pages
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1945-0826journal_volume
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杂志文章abstract:OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence of cardiovascular risks and identify early opportunities for prevention among Dominican adults residing in New York City. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:A cross-sectional survey was conducted among a convenience sample of Dominicans recruited through extensive outreach in the community....
journal_title:Ethnicity & disease
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2008-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::We compared the incidence of preeclampsia and neonatal outcomes in 208 white (born in Canada) and 74 black (born in Haiti) women with mild chronic hypertension. Controls included 17,677 white and 2,400 black normotensive women delivered in the same center between 1987 and 1991. Superimposed preeclampsia (32.4% vs 14.9...
journal_title:Ethnicity & disease
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1997-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:Relationships among sedentary behavior, weight gain, and weight loss and regain are understudied particularly for African Americans, a high risk group for obesity. The hypotheses were: sedentary behavior is positively associated with current body mass and % of weight loss maintained after initial weight loss...
journal_title:Ethnicity & disease
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2015-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Ethnicity & disease
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1992-07-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Ethnicity & disease
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2007-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:We previously developed an 8-item self-assessment tool to identify individuals with a high probability of having albuminuria. This tool was developed and externally validated among non-Hispanic Whites and non-Hispanic Blacks. We sought to validate it in a multi-ethnic cohort that also included Hispanics and C...
journal_title:Ethnicity & disease
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.18865/ed.25.4.427
更新日期:2015-11-05 00:00:00
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journal_title:Ethnicity & disease
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.18865/ed.28.4.555
更新日期:2018-10-18 00:00:00
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journal_title:Ethnicity & disease
pub_type: 杂志文章,多中心研究
doi:
更新日期:2010-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:The current study examined ethnic differences in patterns of weight loss and regain in response to an initial behavioral weight loss intervention followed by an extended-care maintenance program. METHODS:We analyzed data from 224 women (African American n = 43, Caucasian n = 181) from rural communities who p...
journal_title:Ethnicity & disease
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:
更新日期:2011-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To quantify cultural barriers to hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccination and parental compliance with a specific vaccination protocol among a primarily among population of infants born at a community hospital. METHODS:This study was concurrent with an immunogenicity study of two vaccination schedules and occurre...
journal_title:Ethnicity & disease
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:
更新日期:2001-10-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Ethnicity & disease
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:2000-10-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Ethnicity & disease
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.18865/ed.25.3.295
更新日期:2015-08-07 00:00:00
abstract:Background and Purpose:Blacks have a higher burden of post-stroke disability. Factors associated with racial differences in long-term post-stroke disability are not well-understood. Our aim was to assess the long-term racial differences in risk factors associated with stroke recovery. Methods:We examined Health and Re...
journal_title:Ethnicity & disease
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.18865/ed.30.2.339
更新日期:2020-04-23 00:00:00
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journal_title:Ethnicity & disease
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2008-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To examine ace-inhibitor (ACEI) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB) prescription and adherence patterns by race in diabetic public aid recipients. DESIGN, PARTICIPANTS, AND MEASURES:We analyzed prescription records of 27,529 adults aged 18-64 with diabetes who had at least one clinical indication for rec...
journal_title:Ethnicity & disease
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2013-04-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Ethnicity & disease
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2011-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Black women are more likely to be diagnosed with later stage breast cancer and have higher mortality rates from breast cancer than white women. To determine whether cancer treatment varies for white and black women, we analyzed data from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Black-White Cancer Survival Study (BWCSS). Da...
journal_title:Ethnicity & disease
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1999-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Ethnicity & disease
pub_type: 杂志文章,多中心研究
doi:10.18865/ed.29.1.9
更新日期:2019-01-17 00:00:00
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journal_title:Ethnicity & disease
pub_type: 社论
doi:10.18865/ed.28.3.187
更新日期:2018-07-12 00:00:00
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journal_title:Ethnicity & disease
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2003-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Self Identity through Ho'oponopono is a step-by-step problem-solving approach to identify and relieve stress. The objective of this study was to determine if Self Identity through Ho'oponopono along with standard medical therapy might better control hypertension than standard therapy alone. DESIGN, SETTING, ...
journal_title:Ethnicity & disease
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2007-10-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Ethnicity & disease
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2008-04-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Ethnicity & disease
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:2001-10-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Ethnicity & disease
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2003-10-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Ethnicity & disease
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:2005-04-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Ethnicity & disease
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2008-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:Objective:To characterize rates of co-morbidity among prostate cancer patients treated with radical prostatectomy and to examine the association between co-morbidity status and race, clinical factors, and health behaviors for cancer control. Design/Study Participants:Retrospective cohort study among prostate cancer pa...
journal_title:Ethnicity & disease
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.18865/ed.30.S1.185
更新日期:2020-04-02 00:00:00
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journal_title:Ethnicity & disease
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2000-04-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Ethnicity & disease
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2008-04-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Ethnicity & disease
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.18865/ed.30.1.25
更新日期:2020-01-16 00:00:00