Persons having origins in any of the black racial groups of AFRICA. Note that OMB category BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN is available for the United States population groups. Race and ethnicity terms, as used in the federal government, are self-identified social construct and may include terms outdated and offensive in MeSH to assist users who are interested in retrieving comprehensive search results for studies such as in longitudinal studies.

Annotation

specify geographic location if pertinent. BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN is available for the United States population groups

je-li třeba, upřesni zeměpisné umístění

DUI

D044383 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0002625

History note

2023; use AFRICAN CONTINENTAL ANCESTRY GROUP 2004-2021, use BLACKS 2022

Public note

2023; see AFRICAN CONTINENTAL ANCESTRY GROUP 2004-2021, see BLACKS 2022