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Review
. 2017 Mar;44(1):81-94.
doi: 10.1016/j.ogc.2016.11.007.

Disparities in Fibroid Incidence, Prognosis, and Management

Shannon K Laughlin-Tommaso  1 , Vanessa L Jacoby  2 , Evan R Myers  3
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Disparities in Fibroid Incidence, Prognosis, and Management

Shannon K Laughlin-Tommaso et al. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2017 Mar.

Abstract

Health disparities in fibroid prevalence, prognosis, and treatment exist for underserved women. Access to fibroid treatment alternatives can have significant effect on choices and outcomes of fibroid disease.

Keywords: Disparity; Fibroid; Leiomyoma; Race; Rural; Socioeconomic status.

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