Reviewers

This report has been reviewed in draft form by individuals chosen for their diverse perspectives and technical expertise, in accordance with procedures approved by the NRC's Report Review Committee. The purpose of this independent review is to provide candid and critical comments that will assist the institution in making the published report as sound as possible and to ensure that the report meets institutional standards for objectivity, evidence, and responsiveness to the study charge. The review comments and draft manuscript remain confidential to protect the integrity of the deliberative process. We wish to thank the following individuals for their participation in the review of this report:

• Mary Ellen Avery, M.D., Harvard Medical School;
• Lester Breslow, M.D., M.P.H., University of California at Los Angeles School of Public Health;
• H. Jack Geiger, M.D., City University of New York Medical School;
• Reginald C. S. Ho, M.D., Straub Clinic and Hospital, Honolulu, Hawaii;
• Frederick P. Li, M.D., Harvard Medical School;
• Sandra Millon-Underwood, Ph.D., R.N., University of Wisconsin School of Nursing;
• Geraldine Padilla, Ph.D., Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California at Los Angeles;
• Frank Talamantes, Ph.D., Sinsheimer Laboratories, University of California at Santa Cruz; and
• Richard Warnecke, Ph.D., School of Public Health and College of Urban Planning and Public Administration, University of Illinois at Chicago.

While the individuals listed above have provided constructive comments and suggestions, it must be emphasized that responsibility for the final content of this report rests entirely with the authoring committee and the institution.