Isr Med Assoc J
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Isr Med Assoc J
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Comparative Study
Ethnic Disparities in Chronic Diseases: Comparison Between Arabs and Jews in Israel.
The lifestyle of the Arab population in Israel has changed in the last few decades, and modernization and urbanization have impacted the prevalence of chronic diseases. ⋯ Significant differences were found in the prevalence of chronic diseases among Arab and Jewish patients in Israel. Culturally relevant interventions are crucial for disease prevention, early diagnosis, and management of chronic diseases among different ethnic groups.