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Epidemiology of Aging: Racial/Ethnic Specific Disease Prevalence

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The disease incidence and prevalence in racial/ethnic minority populations are often discussed in terms of disparities. It is important to consider risk factors associated with the disease, stage of illness at the time of diagnosis, pathological presentations, and treatment. All these factors lead to prevalence of disease.

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