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Complete Health Indicator Report of Utah population characteristics: racial and ethnic composition of the population

Definition

Number and percentage distribution of racial and ethnic populations.

Numerator

Number of persons in each racial/ethnic group in Utah.

Denominator

Total number of persons in Utah in each geography for year(s) listed.

Data Interpretation Issues

The proportion of non-White race groups is relatively small in Utah. As a result, comparisons across racial and ethnic groups can be problematic. In the year 2000, the U.S. Bureau of the Census changed its methodology for collecting racial information on the decennial census. Prior to 2000, individuals were asked to report their primary race, but in the year 2000, individuals were asked to check all racial and ethnic categories that applied to them. They have since "bridged" the 2000 Census data to reflect the previous "primary race" concept.

Why Is This Important?

Our current health system was developed based on the needs and perspectives of the White/Anglo-American Utah culture. As a result, Utahns of other cultures often experience barriers to receiving culturally sensitive and appropriate health care. Because of this and other social factors (e.g., the proportion of workers in "blue-collar" jobs without health benefits, lack of trust in the health care system, a greater burden of poverty among many racial and ethnic groups), the health status of non-Anglo ethnic groups is often poorer than that of the mainstream population. Reducing racial and ethnically-based health disparities is an overarching goal of the U.S. Public Health Service's Healthy People 2010 and 2020 initiatives and the Utah Department of Health Office of Health Disparities.

How Are We Doing?

The Black, Asian, Pacific Islander, and Hispanic/Latino populations are growing at faster rates than the state population as a whole. At the time of the 2000 U.S. Census, 85% of Utah's population was White only and non-Hispanic. It is now at approximately 77.8% according to the 2021 Census QuickFacts (https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/UT,US/PST045221) . Roughly one out of every five Utahns belong to an ethnic or racial minority group, including Hispanic, Asian, Pacific Islander, American Indian, and Black. Utah can improve the health of all its citizens, Anglo or otherwise, through the promotion of healthy lifestyles and improving access to timely health care that includes routine screening and effective treatment of physical and mental health problems when indicated.

What Is Being Done?

There are various programs across the state directed at improving the health of individuals from diverse backgrounds and ensuring their access to care.

Available Services

The Utah Department of Health Office of Health Disparities provides a variety of services to assist ethnic and racial minorities in accessing health care. Visit their Website for more information:[[br]] [http://health.utah.gov/disparities]


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Relevant Population Characteristics

Poverty can affect an inidividual's ability to obtain health insurance and access healthcare services. Especially for new immigrants, the health system is complicated and unfamiliar. Persons from different cultures often need information to better understand how to meet their needs through that system.

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Health Care System Factors

Utah's diverse ethnic populations often have special needs for health care services.

Related Health Care System Factors Indicators:


Risk Factors

Racial and ethnic minority populations are disproportionately subject to some lifestyle, socio-economic, and other risk factors for poor health outcomes.

Related Risk Factors Indicators:


Health Status Outcomes

Some racial and ethnic minority populations are more likely to experience some poor health status outcomes as illustrated in the related indicators below.

Related Health Status Outcomes Indicators:




Graphical Data Views

Race distribution: Utah population estimates by race, non-White population, 2000-2021

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RaceEth: Am. Indian, Asian, Black, Pacific Is, WhiteYearNumber of persons
Record Count: 141
American Indian200031,370
American Indian200131,648
American Indian200232,370
American Indian200332,712
American Indian200433,272
American Indian200534,192
American Indian200635,336
American Indian200736,955
American Indian200838,241
American Indian200939,563
American Indian201040,887
American Indian201141,626
American Indian201242,537
American Indian201343,530
American Indian201444,474
American Indian201545,445
American Indian201646,321
American Indian201747,397
American Indian201848,315
American Indian201949,467
American Indian202051,365
American Indian202152,657
Asian200039,186
Asian200140,848
Asian200242,425
Asian200343,809
Asian200445,460
Asian200547,142
Asian200649,387
Asian200751,363
Asian200853,811
Asian200956,305
Asian201058,409
Asian201160,815
Asian201264,109
Asian201366,570
Asian201469,184
Asian201571,699
Asian201675,492
Asian201779,510
Asian201882,332
Asian201984,767
Asian202087,569
Asian202189,680
Black200019,465
Black200120,811
Black200222,021
Black200322,684
Black200423,873
Black200525,405
Black200627,173
Black200729,397
Black200830,893
Black200932,768
Black201034,029
Black201134,828
Black201236,028
Black201337,158
Black201438,052
Black201539,029
Black201641,089
Black201743,334
Black201845,045
Black201946,918
Black202049,028
Black202150,597
Pacific Islander200016,223
Pacific Islander200117,084
Pacific Islander200217,815
Pacific Islander200318,637
Pacific Islander200419,432
Pacific Islander200520,380
Pacific Islander200621,302
Pacific Islander200722,656
Pacific Islander200824,014
Pacific Islander200925,204
Pacific Islander201026,237
Pacific Islander201126,699
Pacific Islander201227,571
Pacific Islander201328,569
Pacific Islander201429,350
Pacific Islander201530,414
Pacific Islander201631,632
Pacific Islander201732,815
Pacific Islander201834,244
Pacific Islander201935,331
Pacific Islander202036,897
Pacific Islander202138,207
White20002,109,989
White20012,142,381
White20022,176,691
White20032,206,161
White20042,241,095
White20052,289,230
White20062,347,641
White20072,409,092
White20082,464,247
White20092,514,266
White20102,557,149
White20112,589,879
White20122,620,442
White20132,656,919
White20142,688,820
White20152,725,870
White20162,775,024
White20172,822,205
White20182,863,742
White20192,902,040
White20202,967,512
White20213,013,038
Two or More Races200028,269
Two or More Races200130,943
Two or More Races200233,493
Two or More Races200336,134
Two or More Races200438,448
Two or More Races200541,370
Two or More Races200644,668
Two or More Races200748,283
Two or More Races200851,823
Two or More Races200955,315
Two or More Races201058,702
Two or More Races201160,950
Two or More Races201263,459
Two or More Races201366,027
Two or More Races201468,447
Two or More Races201571,169
Two or More Races201674,683
Two or More Races201778,279
Two or More Races201881,475
Two or More Races201984,860
Two or More Races202089,313
Two or More Races202193,796

Data Notes

The years 2000 and 2010 are from the decennial censuses. Years 2001 through 2009 are intercensal estimates. Years 2011 through 2021 are postcensal estimates.

Data Source

Population Estimates by Age, Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin for Counties in Utah, U.S. Bureau of the Census, IBIS Version 2021


Ethnicity: Percentage of Hispanic/Latino persons by local health district, Utah, 2000 and 2010 Census, and 2021 estimates

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YearLocal Health DistrictPercentage of persons
Record Count: 75
2000Bear River6.4%
2000Central4.9%
2000Davis County5.5%
2000Salt Lake County12.0%
2000San Juan3.8%
2000Southeast7.9%
2000Southwest4.8%
2000Summit8.2%
2000Tooele10.5%
2000TriCounty3.6%
2000Utah County7.1%
2000Wasatch5.1%
2000Weber-Morgan12.4%
2000State of Utah9.1%
2000U.S.12.5%
2010Bear River9.4%
2010Central7.6%
2010Davis County8.4%
2010Salt Lake County17.1%
2010San Juan4.4%
2010Southeast10.2%
2010Southwest9.0%
2010Summit11.5%
2010Tooele11.5%
2010TriCounty6.7%
2010Utah County10.8%
2010Wasatch13.5%
2010Weber-Morgan16.2%
2010State of Utah13.0%
2010U.S.16.4%
2019Bear River10.4%
2019Central8.3%
2019Davis County10.2%
2019Salt Lake County18.7%
2019San Juan6.1%
2019Southeast11.0%
2019Southwest10.2%
2019Summit11.0%
2019Tooele13.0%
2019TriCounty8.4%
2019Utah County12.1%
2019Wasatch13.8%
2019Weber-Morgan17.9%
2019State of Utah14.3%
2019U.S.18.5%
2020Bear River10.6%
2020Central8.2%
2020Davis County10.4%
2020Salt Lake County19.0%
2020San Juan6.1%
2020Southeast11.2%
2020Southwest10.5%
2020Summit11.1%
2020Tooele13.4%
2020TriCounty8.5%
2020Utah County12.4%
2020Wasatch14.1%
2020Weber-Morgan18.1%
2020State of Utah14.6%
2020U.S.18.9%
2021Bear River10.7%
2021Central8.1%
2021Davis County10.7%
2021Salt Lake County19.3%
2021San Juan6.1%
2021Southeast11.4%
2021Southwest10.7%
2021Summit10.9%
2021Tooele14.2%
2021TriCounty8.7%
2021Utah County12.7%
2021Wasatch13.9%
2021Weber-Morgan18.1%
2021State of Utah14.8%
2021U.S.18.9%

Data Notes

For more information on the Census Bureau's estimates methodology, please see: [https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/technical-documentation/methodology.html]. Prior to 2015 San Juan County was part of the Southeast Local Health District. In 2015 the San Juan County Local Health District was formed. Data reported are for all years using the current boundaries.

Data Sources

  • Population Estimates by Age, Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin for Counties in Utah, U.S. Bureau of the Census, IBIS Version 2021
  • U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census


Ethnicity: Utah population estimates by Hispanic ethnicity and year, 2000-2021

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RaceEth: Hisp, non-HispYearNumber of persons
Record Count: 43
Hispanic2000204,356
Hispanic2001217,648
Hispanic2002231,111
Hispanic2003243,047
Hispanic2004254,864
Hispanic2005269,469
Hispanic2006287,418
Hispanic2007309,661
Hispanic2008330,732
Hispanic2009347,583
Hispanic2010360,487
Hispanic2011368,489
Hispanic2012375,691
Hispanic2013384,962
Hispanic2014393,482
Hispanic2015404,560
Hispanic2016418,556
Hispanic2017433,750
Hispanic2018447,226
Hispanic2019459,119
Hispanic2020479,105
Hispanic2021493,636
Non-Hispanic20002,040,146
Non-Hispanic20012,066,067
Non-Hispanic20022,093,704
Non-Hispanic20032,117,090
Non-Hispanic20042,146,716
Non-Hispanic20052,188,250
Non-Hispanic20062,238,089
Non-Hispanic20072,288,085
Non-Hispanic20082,332,297
Non-Hispanic20092,375,838
Non-Hispanic20102,414,926
Non-Hispanic20112,446,308
Non-Hispanic20122,478,455
Non-Hispanic20132,513,811
Non-Hispanic20142,544,845
Non-Hispanic20152,579,066
Non-Hispanic20162,625,685
Non-Hispanic20172,669,790
Non-Hispanic20182,707,927
Non-Hispanic20192,802,579
Non-Hispanic20202,844,339

Data Notes

Persons of Hispanic ethnicity may be any race. The years 2000 and 2010 are from the decennial censuses. Years 2001 through 2009 are intercensal estimates. Years 2011 through 2021 are postcensal estimates.

Data Source

Population Estimates by Age, Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin for Counties in Utah, U.S. Bureau of the Census, IBIS Version 2021


Ethnicity: Percentage Hispanic ethnicity by Utah small area, 2016-2021 ACS

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Utah Small AreasPercentage of personsLower LimitUpper LimitNote
Record Count: 105
Brigham City10.6%9.2%12.0%
Box Elder Co (Other) V25.1%3.7%6.5%
Tremonton11.2%9.2%13.2%
Logan V212.4%11.1%13.7%
North Logan13.0%9.6%16.4%
Cache (Other)/Rich (All) V26.0%4.2%7.8%
Hyrum14.4%10.5%18.3%
Smithfield7.2%5.0%9.4%
Ben Lomond23.6%21.5%25.7%
Weber County (East)7.1%5.6%8.6%
Morgan County3.0%*
Ogden (Downtown)26.0%23.4%28.6%
South Ogden19.7%17.3%22.1%
Roy/Hooper17.2%15.1%19.3%
Riverdale11.8%9.2%14.4%
Clearfield Area/Hooper14.5%13.1%15.9%
Layton/South Weber13.2%11.3%15.1%
Kaysville/Fruit Heights5.0%3.5%6.5%
Syracuse6.1%4.7%7.5%
Centerville6.8%4.6%9.0%
Farmington5.0%3.5%6.5%
North Salt Lake16.4%12.4%20.4%
Woods Cross/West Bountiful9.4%5.7%13.1%
Bountiful7.1%5.5%8.7%
SLC (Rose Park)39.3%34.7%43.9%
SLC (Avenues)6.9%5.2%8.6%
SLC (Foothill/East Bench)7.0%4.9%9.1%
Magna30.8%27.4%34.2%
SLC (Glendale) V248.2%43.0%53.4%
West Valley (Center)38.1%35.1%41.1%
West Valley (West) V242.4%34.0%50.8%
West Valley (East) V243.3%40.3%46.3%
SLC (Downtown) V212.7%10.1%15.3%
SLC (Southeast Liberty)7.4%5.7%9.1%
South Salt Lake26.7%22.2%31.2%
SLC (Sugar House)9.6%7.6%11.6%
Millcreek (South)7.4%5.1%9.7%
Millcreek (East)4.9%3.4%6.4%
Holladay V27.0%5.0%9.0%
Cottonwood5.9%4.2%7.6%
Kearns V236.8%33.9%39.7%
Taylorsville (E)/Murray (W)20.2%17.0%23.4%
Taylorsville (West)24.0%21.2%26.8%
Murray15.8%13.2%18.4%
Midvale18.7%15.9%21.5%
West Jordan (Northeast) V226.3%22.3%30.3%
West Jordan (Southeast)20.8%18.5%23.1%
West Jordan (W)/Copperton21.2%18.5%23.9%
South Jordan V28.0%5.5%10.5%
Daybreak10.0%7.4%12.6%
Sandy (West)20.6%15.9%25.3%
Sandy (Center) V29.3%7.8%10.8%
Sandy (Northeast)2.8%1.8%3.8%
Sandy (Southeast)4.8%3.4%6.2%
Draper7.1%5.6%8.6%
Riverton/Bluffdale7.5%5.6%9.4%
Herriman8.1%6.1%10.1%
Tooele County (Other)11.9%8.7%15.1%
Tooele Valley13.5%12.6%14.4%
Eagle Mountain/Cedar Valley11.3%9.4%13.2%
Lehi7.9%6.3%9.5%
Saratoga Springs8.3%6.3%10.3%
American Fork6.8%5.6%8.0%
Alpine2.4%0.8%4.0%
Pleasant Grove/Lindon9.3%7.7%10.9%
Orem (North)21.9%18.9%24.9%
Orem (West)16.5%14.2%18.8%
Orem (East)7.6%5.7%9.5%
Provo/BYU10.7%8.7%12.7%
Provo (West City Center)29.9%27.3%32.5%
Provo (East City Center)15.6%13.1%18.1%
Salem City5.3%1.9%8.7%
Spanish Fork10.2%8.6%11.8%
Springville17.1%13.5%20.7%
Mapleton5.7%2.6%8.8%
Utah County (South) V212.9%9.8%16.0%
Payson10.7%8.7%12.7%
Park City8.7%6.8%10.6%
Summit County (East)19.1%14.6%23.6%
Wasatch County13.8%*
Daggett and Uintah County8.6%7.7%9.5%
Duchesne County8.4%*
Nephi/Mona5.7%4.2%7.2%
Delta/Fillmore15.4%12.4%18.4%
Sanpete Valley8.6%6.9%10.3%
Central (Other)7.3%5.5%9.1%
Richfield/Monroe/Salina5.4%3.8%7.0%
Carbon County13.6%*
Emery County6.5%*
Grand County10.5%*
Blanding/Monticello9.2%6.6%11.8%
San Juan County (Other)3.0%1.1%4.9%
St. George12.3%11.0%13.6%
Washington Co (Other) V23.8%-0.7%8.3%
Washington City11.8%8.7%14.9%
Hurricane/La Verkin10.6%7.3%13.9%
Ivins/Santa Clara7.2%4.5%9.9%
Cedar City9.4%8.0%10.8%
Southwest LHD (Other)7.3%3.9%10.7%
State of Utah14.8%***
U.S.18.8%***

Data Notes

The data are from the ZIP Code level 2017-2021 ACS Table DP05, U.S. Census. A description of the Utah Small Areas may be found on IBIS at the following URL: [https://ibis.health.utah.gov/resource/Guidelines.html]. *Small areas that are also counties use the ACS county estimate. Estimates are controlled. A statistical test for sampling variability is not appropriate. **The ACS uses 5-digit ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) based on boundaries from the 2010 Census. Some Small Areas consist of ZIP Codes that were introduced after 2010; therefore, data are not available for these Small Areas from the ACS. ***The estimate is controlled. A statistical test for sampling variability is not appropriate.

Data Source

American Community Survey


Utah White population: Percentage of persons of White race by local health district, 2020, Utah 2021, US 2021

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Local Health DistrictPercentage of White persons
Record Count: 15
Bear River93.7%
Central94.8%
Davis County92.1%
Salt Lake County87.1%
San Juan47.8%
Southeast94.2%
Southwest93.3%
Summit94.5%
Tooele94.1%
TriCounty89.2%
Utah County92.7%
Wasatch95.4%
Weber-Morgan92.5%
State of Utah90.6%
U.S.76.3%

Data Notes

Percentage of persons who reported they were "White Only" and of no additional race. Includes Hispanic and non-Hispanic persons.

Data Sources

  • Population Estimates by Age, Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin for Counties in Utah, U.S. Bureau of the Census, IBIS Version 2021
  • U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program


Utah White population: Percentage of White persons by Utah small area, 2016-2021 ACS

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Utah Small AreasPercentage of White personsLower LimitUpper LimitNote
Record Count: 104
Brigham City90.1%88.7%91.5%
Box Elder Co (Other) V294.8%85.8%103.8%
Tremonton91.1%89.1%93.1%
Logan V287.4%86.2%88.6%
North Logan84.1%82.5%85.7%
Cache (Other)/Rich (All) V294.9%93.4%96.4%
Hyrum86.5%81.4%91.6%
Smithfield92.7%89.6%95.8%
Ben Lomond84.6%82.9%86.3%
Weber County (East)92.8%91.3%94.3%
Morgan County94.9%87.3%102.5%*
Ogden (Downtown)82.3%80.9%83.7%
South Ogden83.9%82.0%85.8%
Roy/Hooper85.8%83.6%88.0%
Riverdale89.1%86.1%92.1%
Clearfield Area/Hooper84.8%83.2%86.4%
Layton/South Weber86.2%84.6%87.8%
Kaysville/Fruit Heights93.0%91.2%94.8%
Syracuse90.2%87.8%92.6%
Centerville91.1%88.3%93.9%
Farmington91.0%88.6%93.4%
North Salt Lake84.1%80.2%88.0%
Woods Cross/West Bountiful87.5%83.6%91.4%
Bountiful90.9%89.3%92.5%
SLC (Rose Park)46.3%43.4%49.2%
SLC (Avenues)87.3%85.0%89.6%
SLC (Foothill/East Bench)87.4%85.0%89.8%
Magna68.9%64.6%73.2%
SLC (Glendale) V246.9%42.3%51.5%
West Valley (Center)56.9%54.1%59.7%
West Valley (West) V253.5%47.0%60.0%
West Valley (East) V253.0%49.7%56.3%
SLC (Downtown) V275.7%74.6%76.8%
SLC (Southeast Liberty)86.3%80.5%92.1%
South Salt Lake64.6%61.2%68.0%
SLC (Sugar House)85.1%84.4%85.8%
Millcreek (South)86.3%83.6%89.0%
Millcreek (East)90.4%87.8%93.0%
Holladay V288.3%85.0%91.6%
Cottonwood90.9%89.6%92.2%
Kearns V257.2%53.8%60.6%
Taylorsville (E)/Murray (W)75.3%72.5%78.1%
Taylorsville (West)69.9%66.6%73.2%
Murray78.8%77.2%80.4%
Midvale74.2%70.6%77.8%
West Jordan (Northeast) V271.2%67.4%75.0%
West Jordan (Southeast)77.9%75.4%80.4%
West Jordan (W)/Copperton74.2%71.3%77.1%
South Jordan V286.2%84.3%88.1%
Daybreak85.7%83.4%88.0%
Sandy (West)79.2%77.2%81.2%
Sandy (Center) V284.9%82.9%86.9%
Sandy (Northeast)90.5%88.4%92.6%
Sandy (Southeast)92.1%90.0%94.2%
Draper85.0%82.2%87.8%
Riverton/Bluffdale89.9%87.8%92.0%
Herriman87.1%84.0%90.2%
Tooele County (Other)92.3%90.3%94.3%
Tooele Valley86.1%84.7%87.5%
Eagle Mountain/Cedar Valley91.0%88.7%93.3%
Lehi90.4%88.3%92.5%
Saratoga Springs88.9%86.3%91.5%
American Fork88.6%86.9%90.3%
Alpine94.3%92.0%96.6%
Pleasant Grove/Lindon89.2%87.4%91.0%
Orem (North)84.9%83.1%86.7%
Orem (West)84.8%83.0%86.6%
Orem (East)89.9%88.4%91.4%
Provo/BYU85.6%84.4%86.8%
Provo (West City Center)82.2%79.0%85.4%
Provo (East City Center)80.8%79.1%82.5%
Salem City92.1%88.1%96.1%
Spanish Fork93.3%91.9%94.7%
Springville87.2%83.5%90.9%
Mapleton94.2%91.8%96.6%
Utah County (South) V289.7%87.2%92.2%
Payson90.1%87.9%92.3%
Park City89.3%87.4%91.2%
Summit County (East)87.4%76.4%98.4%
Wasatch County91.3%90.3%92.7%*
Daggett and Uintah County86.6%85.2%88.0%
Duchesne County88.8%85.4%88.8%*
Nephi/Mona91.6%89.1%94.1%
Delta/Fillmore84.8%81.1%88.5%
Sanpete Valley87.3%85.0%89.6%
Central (Other)91.4%90.2%92.6%
Richfield/Monroe/Salina94.2%92.6%95.8%
Carbon County90.4%88.6%92.2%*
Emery County96.5%94.9%98.1%*
Grand County90.2%88.0%93.4%*
Blanding/Monticello81.9%78.4%85.4%
San Juan County (Other)12.6%6.8%18.4%
St. George88.2%86.4%90.0%
Washington Co (Other) V293.4%89.8%97.0%
Washington City87.2%83.4%91.0%
Hurricane/La Verkin92.7%90.0%95.4%
Ivins/Santa Clara90.6%88.1%93.1%
Cedar City89.9%88.6%91.2%
Southwest LHD (Other)91.4%88.6%94.2%
State of Utah79.3%
U.S.61.2%

Data Notes

The population data is from the 2017-2021 5-years ACS Table B02001. "White" includes Hispanic and non-Hispanic persons. [[br]] A description of the Utah Small Areas may be found on IBIS at the following URL: [https://ibis.health.utah.gov/resource/Guidelines.html]. *Small areas that are also counties use the ACS county estimate. **The ACS uses 5-digit ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) based on boundaries from the 2010 Census. Some Small Areas consist of ZIP Codes that were introduced after 2010; therefore, data are not available for these Small Areas from the ACS.

Data Source

American Community Survey

More Resources and Links

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  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) WONDER Database, a system for disseminating public health data and information.
  • United States Census Bureau data dashboard.
  • Utah healthy Places Index, evidence-based and peer-reviewed tool, supports efforts to prioritize equitable community investments, develop critical programs and policies across the state, and much more.
  • County Health Rankings
  • Kaiser Family Foundation's StateHealthFacts.org
  • Medical literature can be queried at PubMed library.



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