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Cancer and Chronic Diseases in Minority Populations: The Need for More Educational Materials in Spanish for Healthcare Providers

Authors: Nicolas Padilla-Raygoza, Ronald LaPorte, Eugene Shubnikov, Meredith Hennon, Robert P. Edwards, Faina Linkov

Published in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health | Issue 6/2011

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This short communication piece provides an overview of the Latin American Supercourse, a collection of public health lectures in Spanish targeting educators in Mexico, US, and Spanish speaking countries.

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Title: Cancer and Chronic Diseases in Minority Populations: The Need for More Educational Materials in Spanish for Healthcare Providers
Authors: Nicolas Padilla-Raygoza
Ronald LaPorte
Eugene Shubnikov
Meredith Hennon
Robert P. Edwards
Faina Linkov
Publication date: 01-12-2011
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health / Issue 6/2011
Print ISSN: 1557-1912
Electronic ISSN: 1557-1920
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-011-9475-4

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Cancer and Chronic Diseases in Minority Populations: The Need for More Educational Materials in Spanish for Healthcare Providers

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