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discrimination and health  

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  • In race-conscious societies, race is a powerful predictor of access to societal rewards and a determinant of variations in health. Where social inequalities exist, discrimination is a key feature of intergroup relationships. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health and Behavior; Discrimination and Health]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-FQ9G7T48-W

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