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. 1997 Fall;4(3):88-94; quiz 95-6.

Reflections on the elderly African American in health care

J N Giger  1 , R Davidhizar
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  • PMID: 9384088
Review

Reflections on the elderly African American in health care

J N Giger et al. J Cult Divers. 1997 Fall.

Abstract

This article discusses the demographics of the elderly in America and how these demographics relate to the minority elderly with specific focus on the African American elderly. The special health risks of this group are discussed. The Giger and Davidhizar Model is used to assess health risks among the African American Elderly.

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