Gender, Ethnicity, and Health Research

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The book critically examines how health researchers interpret differences in health care access and treatment across various demographic groups, particularly focusing on race and ethnicity. It questions the validity and implications of these classifications, urging a deeper analysis of underlying factors such as socioeconomic status, health care provider biases, and patient preferences. By challenging the simplistic use of race as an explanatory variable, it highlights the complexities of health disparities and calls for a more nuanced understanding of the data and its implications for health research.