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This section of womenshealth.gov takes a closer look at some of the main health problems facing specific minority groups, and provides links to more in-depth information.
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Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders |
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Immigrant and migrant issues
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Taking care of your health |
Government in action on minority women's health
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Fact sheets
Features
- Minority women, especially African-American women, are at higher risk for lupus. http://www.CouldIHaveLupus.gov is a special website where you can learn more about this autoimmune disorder, read the stories of real women with lupus, and share your thoughts.
- Mental health
- Violence against women
- ¡Womenshealth.gov en español!
Content last updated May 18, 2010.
Resources last updated May 18, 2010.
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womenshealth.gov
A federal government website managed by the Office on Women's Health in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
200 Independence Avenue, S.W. • Washington, DC 20201