FIGURE 2-1. Factors in racial and ethnic differences in adult health.

FIGURE 2-1

Factors in racial and ethnic differences in adult health.

NOTES: Most factors have a longitudinal dimension, affecting (and sometimes being affected by) health over the life course. Genetic effects on smoking are also noted by Kington and Nickens but are not represented.

SOURCE: Based on the discussion of Kington and Nickens (2001: 253-310).

From: 2, Perspectives on Racial and Ethnic Differences

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Understanding Racial and Ethnic Differences in Health in Late Life: A Research Agenda.
National Research Council (US) Panel on Race, Ethnicity, and Health in Later Life; Bulatao RA, Anderson NB, editors.
Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US); 2004.
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