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Leveraging fine-scale population structures for precision healthcare

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A study investigates the links between fine-scale populations and outcomes including healthcare use and disease risk in a Los Angeles biobank, unveiling crucial insights into healthcare disparities in the USA.

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Fig. 1: Fine-scale population structures link to healthcare use in LA.

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