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Comparing Genetic Ancestry and Self-Described Race in African Americans Born in the United States and in Africa
2008
Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention
Genetic association studies can be used to identify factors that may contribute to disparities in disease evident across different racial and ethnic populations. However, such studies may not account for potential confounding if study populations are genetically heterogeneous. Racial and ethnic classifications have been used as proxies for genetic relatedness. We investigated genetic admixture and developed a questionnaire to explore variables used in constructing racial identity in two
doi:10.1158/1055-9965.epi-07-2505
pmid:18559547
pmcid:PMC2507870
fatcat:howcjldth5fd5nvs3hg5lmnixy