The Counseling African Americans to Control Hypertension study and ways to enhance the next wave of behavioral interventions.

Circulation

From the Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion, Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA; Perelman School of Medicine, Wharton School, and Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.

Published: May 2014

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