A compelling research agenda

Article Abstract:

The study of minority health issues is a challenging and relevant field of research. Recent studies have shown that race plays a significant role in breast cancer survival rates and the risk for diabetes mellitus. Studies like these have highlighted the need to critically examine the role that race, in the form of genetics, social class, culture, and interactions with health care professionals, plays in the health of these populations. National task forces formed to document racial health issues have helped to inspire and support critical scientific studies in this field of research.

Health aspects, Editorial, Research, Minorities, Transcultural medical care

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Wallets and purses

Article Abstract:

The UK retail market for wallets and purses was valued at 109 million pounds sterling in 1999, up 27% since 1994. The increasing use of credit cards has influenced the market, with wallet sales rising more rapidly than purse sales during the period. The wallets sector, which accounted for some 45% of the total market in 1999, is valued at 49 million pounds sterling, with sales up 2% since 1997. The purse market is valued at 60 million pounds sterling. The UK purses and wallets market is set to reach 110 million pounds sterling in 2000, rising to 131 million pounds sterling by 2004.

Personal leather goods, not elsewhere classified, Personal Leather Good (except Women's Handbag and Purse) Manufacturing, Billfolds, Wallets, United Kingdom, Analysis, Supply and demand, Personal leather goods, Handbags

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Washington pump island

Article Abstract:

The antitrust complaint against eight major oil companies has been dismissed by the Federal Trade Commission. In 1973, the FTC issued a complaint charging several oil companies with a range of anticompetitive practices. Dismissal of the case against the companies makes uncertain the Administration's intentions of enforcing the antitrust laws vigorously.

Cases, Antitrust law, Petroleum industry, United States. Federal Trade Commission, column

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