Original reportRelative weight and mortality in U.S. blacks and whites: Findings from representative national population samples☆
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Dr. Durazo-Arvizu's current address is Mayo Clinic, Department of Health Sciences Research. Section of Biostatistics, Plummer 4, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905.