Racial, ethnic minorities less likely than whites to participate in health research studies

Jagdish Khubchandani
Racial and ethnic minorities — particularly black individuals — appeared less likely than white individuals to participate in health-related research studies, according to study results.
Jagdish Khubchandani, PhD, MPH, associate professor of community health in the department of nutrition and health science in Ball State University’s College of Health, and colleagues assessed health research participation history and willingness to participate among 7,809 members of HealthStreet, a community engagement research program. The study population was 65.8% black

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