A Framework to Examine the Role of Epigenetics in Health Disparities among Native Americans

Background. Native Americans disproportionately experience adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) as well as health disparities, including high rates of posttraumatic stress, depression, and substance abuse. Many ACEs have been linked to methylation changes in genes that regulate the stress response,...

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Main Authors: Teresa N. Brockie, Morgan Heinzelmann, Jessica Gill
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2013-01-01
Series:Nursing Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/410395
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