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    Interracial Asian-White Couples Have Distinct Risks For Gestational Diabetes, Caesareans, Study Finds
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    She also notes research looking at differences in breast cancers among black women who are descendents from different parts of Africa. Kotz writes, "Focusing on someone's race or ethnicity, whether in politics or social settings, is widely frowned upon these days -- a very good thing" adding, "In medicine, though, your ethnic background can play a crucial role in determining certain health risks" (Kotz, "On Women," U.S. News & World Report, 10/1). Full Article at Malaysia Sun
    Focusing on someone's race or ethnicity, whether in politics or social settings, is widely frowned upon these days -- a very good thing
    SOURCE: Malaysia Sun 14 months ago
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Interracial Asian-White Couples Have Distinct Risks For Gestational Diabetes, Caesareans, Study Finds
  1. In medicine, though, your ethnic background can play a crucial role in determining certain health risks
    SOURCE: Malaysia Sun 14 months ago
  2. Further research into interracial couples may she[d] light onto the effects of genetics [versus] environment on perinatal outcomes
    SOURCE: Malaysia Sun 14 months ago
  3. Our study demonstrates that interracial Asian-Caucasian couples represent a population with distinct perinatal risks, with differing risks depending upon which parent is of Asian race
    SOURCE: Malaysia Sun 14 months ago

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