American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Volume 38, Issue 3 , Pages 311-316 , March 2010

Race-Differentiated Outcomes in Multiple Special Healthcare Taxing Districts

  • James Studnicki, ScD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to: James Studnicki, ScD, UNC Charlotte, CHHS-PHS, 9201 University City Boulevard, Charlotte NC 28223-0001
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  • John W. Fisher, PhD
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  • Shital Kamble, MS

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doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2009.11.006

American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Volume 38, Issue 3 , Pages 311-316 , March 2010

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