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Evidence of accelerated aging among African Americans and its implications for mortality

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ID4593668
AuthorsM E Levine (0000-0001-9890-9324, University of Southern California), E M Crimmins (0000-0001-5459-5239, University of Southern California)
Year2014
Volume118
Pages27-32
Publication date2014-10-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSocial Science & Medicine (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0277-9536 • E-ISSN: 1873-5347
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.socscimed.2014.07.022
PMID25086423
PMCIDPMC4197001
OpenAlexW2077483319
LanguageEN
Citations received43
References cited34

Biological age · National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey · Population · Aging and Gerontology Research · Demography · Health disparities and outcomes · Medicine · Racial and Ethnic Identity Research · Gerontology

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Citations per year3,91
Citation span2015 - 2026 (12)
Citation velocitycurrent
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