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The Ethics of Disease Prevention and Control

The Tuskegee experiment is a quintessential representation of the progression of ethical standards in research.  Funded by the United States Public Health Service (USPHS), the study examined few hundred black men who tested positive for syphilis, from 1932 to 1972.  … Continue reading

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The Impact of Race and Ethnicity on Mental Health Issues of the Homeless

Abstract:  This paper aims to synthesize the impact of race and ethnicity on the mental health status of the homeless.  Detailed statistics and empirical studies regarding these elements will aid in portraying how these factors contribute to psychological problems.  It … Continue reading

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