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Health Notes: Depression and Prevention During the Holidays
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Givens highlights Arabic, Hindi and Urdu flagships
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October 7
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October 7 - 12
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Feature
The Arab world comprises more than 300 million people in 22 countries in the Middle East and North Africa. It is a rich and diverse culture, but one few Americans are familiar with.
While more than one million Arabs live in the United States, the majority live in five states, California, New York, Michigan, Florida and New Jersey, so Arabic language and culture remain quite foreign for many Americans.