Ethnic Group

**Semantic type:** Population Group

**Definition:** A social group characterized by a distinctive social and cultural tradition that is maintained from generation to generation. Members share a common history and origin and a sense of identification with the group. They have similar and distinctive features in their lifestyle habits and shared experiences. They often have a common genetic heritage which may be reflected in their experience of health and disease.

**Synonyms:** - ETHNICITY - ETHNICITY - ETHNICITY - ETHNICITY - ETHNICITY - ETHNICITY - Ethnic Origin - Ethnic Origins - Ethnicity - Ethnicity - Ethnicity - Patient Reported Ethnicity - ethnicity - ethnicity - ethnicity