Influence of Race and Socioeconomic Status on Sleep: Pittsburgh SleepSCORE Project
Psychosomatic MedicinePublished 1 May 2008Open access
Elizabeth Mezick, Karen A. Matthews, Martica H. Hall, Patrick J. Strollo, Daniel J. Buysse, Thomas W. Kamarck
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Black adults and perhaps individuals in lower SES groups may be at risk for sleep disturbances and associated health consequences.
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Blacks and perhaps individuals in lower SES groups may be at risk for sleep disturbances and associated health consequences.
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