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January 18, 2026Disease Biology Genetics and SocioecologyOpen Access

Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry (REA) and Disease: A Complex Interplay of Social and Biological Factors

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MTMichel Tibayrenc

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Overview

This review examines the interplay of race and disease distribution in various human populations, highlighting the advantages of a diverse analytical approach.

Key Points

  • This review aims to explore the relationship between race/ethnicity/ancestry and disease, emphasizing the need for better analytical definitions.
  • Review of existing literature on disease distribution and race/ethnicity/ancestry
  • Analysis of relevant units of analysis within human populations
  • Comparison of geographical populations such as European, Asian, and African.
  • The review supports the use of diverse geographical populations as relevant units over a solely European focus.
  • It highlights the complexities of using race as a social construct in biomedical studies.

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Michel Tibayrenc (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/696c79cde45ebfc9113cd4cfhttps://doi.org/10.53941/dbgs.2026.100001
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