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Hispanic women in Illinois fare worse than others on many health measures, and Northwestern University doctors are trying a new tactic to address the problem.
This week, theyre launching a Spanish-language version of a womens health registry website to encourage Hispanic women to participate in local medical research.
Cardiovascular disease, obesity and new AIDS cases disproportionately affect Hispanic women in Illinois.
Candace Tingen, research programs director at Northwesterns Institute of Womens Health Research, says including Hispanic women in research is important to help explain the disparities.
Hispanic women sought for research - Chicago Sun-Times
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One point they forgot to touch is why Hispanic women seem to suffer from BLRS more than any other race of women. BLRS is Breed Like Rats Syndrome.
This week, theyre launching a Spanish-language version of a womens health registry website to encourage Hispanic women to participate in local medical research.
Cardiovascular disease, obesity and new AIDS cases disproportionately affect Hispanic women in Illinois.
Candace Tingen, research programs director at Northwesterns Institute of Womens Health Research, says including Hispanic women in research is important to help explain the disparities.
Hispanic women sought for research - Chicago Sun-Times
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One point they forgot to touch is why Hispanic women seem to suffer from BLRS more than any other race of women. BLRS is Breed Like Rats Syndrome.
