Study finds veterans experiencing homelessness who gain housing are more likely to get colorectal and breast cancer screenings
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This study examines if gaining housing increased rates of colorectal and breast cancer screening in a cohort of veterans who experience homelessness.
Childhood obesity rates differ by ethnicity, yet data on nativity for Latino youth in primary care are limited. Researchers used community health center electronic health records (EHR) from 2012-2020 to track obesity trends by ethnicity and nativity and to test whether nativity is linked to obesity prevalence among patients aged 9-17 years.
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