American journal of public health
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We assessed racial differences in breast cancer mortality by stage at diagnosis, since mammography became available. ⋯ In the mammography era, racial disparities remain in stage at diagnosis.
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Comparative Study
When concealed handgun licensees break bad: criminal convictions of concealed handgun licensees in Texas, 2001-2009.
We explored differences in criminal convictions between holders and nonholders of a concealed handgun license (CHL) in Texas. ⋯ Our results imply that expanding the settings in which concealed carry is permitted may increase the risk of specific types of crimes, some quite serious in those settings. These increased risks may be relatively small. Nonetheless, policymakers should consider these risks when contemplating reducing the scope of gun-free zones.
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We assessed implicit and explicit bias against both Latinos and African Americans among experienced primary care providers (PCPs) and community members (CMs) in the same geographic area. ⋯ This research provided the first evidence of implicit bias against Latinos in health care, as well as confirming previous findings of implicit bias against African Americans. Lack of substantive differences in bias between the experienced PCPs and CMs suggested a wider societal problem. At the same time, the wide range of implicit bias suggested that bias in health care is neither uniform nor inevitable, and important lessons might be learned from providers who do not exhibit bias.
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Biography Historical Article
The Calderone Prize in Public Health a legacy of legends.