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The correspondence between interracial births and multiple-race reporting

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  • Parker, J.D.
  • Madans, J.H.

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Objectives. Race-specific health statistics are routinely reported in scientific publications; most describe health disparities across groups. Census 2000 showed that 2.4% of the US population identifies with more than 1 race group. We examined the hypothesis that multiple-race reporting is associated with interracial births by comparing parental race reported on birth certificates with reported race in a national health survey. Methods. US natality data from 1968 through 1998 and National Health Interview Survey data from 1990 through 1998 were compared, by year of birth. Results. Overall multiple-race survey responses correspond to expectations from interracial births. However, there are discrepancies for specific multiple-race combinations. Conclusions. Projected estimates of the multiple-race population can be only partially informed by vital records.

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  • Parker, J.D. & Madans, J.H., 2002. "The correspondence between interracial births and multiple-race reporting," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 92(12), pages 1976-1981.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:2002:92:12:1976-1981_0
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