Glossary of terms relating to ethnicity and race: for reflection and debate
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- 1 June 2004
- journal article
- continuing professional-education
- Published by BMJ in Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health
- Vol. 58 (6) , 441-445
- https://doi.org/10.1136/jech.2003.013466
Abstract
This glossary focuses on the concepts and terminology used in the study of the health of minority ethnic and racial groups. It is hoped that it will stimulate debate on this subject so that an internationally applicable glossary may emerge.Keywords
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