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Type II Diabetes Risk Among Asian Americans
https://www.publichealthpost.org/profiles/maria-rosario-araneta “…Why are Asian Americans at such an increased risk for Type II diabetes? Araneta’s research team looked for the answer by using CT scans to measure visceral fat (fat deep in the abdomen). “Visceral fat is this active endocrine organ; it’s not just a place where you… -> -> ->
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The “Skinny” on Health Disparities among Asian Americans
Dec 14, 2018 The “Skinny” on Health Disparities among Asian Americans: Biological, Behavioral, and Social Determinants SPEAKER: Maria Rosario Araneta, Professor of Epidemiology, Department of Family Medicine and Public Health, University of California San Diego Cohosted with Boston University College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College. Asian… -> -> ->
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‘Hidden fat’ puts Asian Americans at risk of diabetes. How lifestyle changes can help
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/06/08/1180880736/asian-americans-are-at-high-risk-for-diabetes-heres-what-can-help “Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have higher rates of diabetes than whites, and are prone to developing Type 2 diabetes at younger ages and lower body weights than the general U.S. population. Among Asian subgroups, the risk of diabetes is especially high among South Asians, Filipinos and… -> -> ->
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A Health Equity Approach to Obesity Efforts: Proceedings of a Workshop
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK552589 “Maria Rosario (Happy) Araneta, professor of epidemiology at the University of California, San Diego, discussed obesity among Asian and Pacific Islander Americans. Asians represent 6 percent of the U.S. population, she reported, and in 2010 surpassed Hispanics as the largest immigrant population arriving in the United States… -> -> ->
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Metabolic Syndrome and Asians (6 Articles)
Asian Americans have greater prevalence of metabolic syndrome despite lower body mass index Metabolic syndrome prevalence is significantly higher in Asians compared with NHWs for every BMI category. For women at the mean age of 55 and BMI of 25 kg m–2, the predicted prevalence of metabolic syndrome is 12%… -> -> ->
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On February 23, 2016, NIMHD and the NIH Asian and Pacific Islander American Organization (APAO) Research in Diverse Asian American Populations
Asian Americans face health disparities in cancer, chronic diseases, such as heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes, mental health, and among the elderly. -> -> ->
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Boba tea can lead to obesity and diabetes, health experts warn
A coalition of health and community organizers launched the Rethink Your Asian Drink campaign to help raise awareness about the unhealthy nutrition contents of boba tea. -> -> ->
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Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Diabetes Prevalence, Self-Management, and Health Outcomes among Medicare Beneficiaries
Among Medicare Fee-for-Service beneficiaries, prevalence of diabetes among Black (37 percent) and Hispanic (38 percent) beneficiaries was higher than among their White counterparts (25 percent) in 2012. -> -> ->
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Diabetes Health Disparities – Monica E. Peek, Algernon Cargill, and Elbert S. Huang
Racial and ethnic minorities bear a disproportionate burden of the diabetes epidemic; they have higher prevalence rates, worse diabetes control, and higher rates of complications. This article reviews the effectiveness of health care interventions at improving health outcomes and/or reducing diabetes health disparities among racial/ethnic minorities with diabetes. -> -> ->
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Diabetes and Asian Americans – US DHHS
Statistics about diabetes, comparing Asian Americans to non-Hispanic whites. -> -> ->