Why Are Ethnic Minorities Under-Represented in US Research Studies?

Aziz Sheikh

doi:10.1371/journal.pmed.0030049

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Why Are Ethnic Minorities Under-Represented in US Research Studies?

Aziz Sheikh

Why Are Ethnic Minorities Under-Represented in US Research Studies?

Aziz Sheikh

Published: December 27, 2005
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.0030049

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