Category: Health Disparities
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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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Asian American Health Initiative on “Health Disparities” faced by Asian Americans
Similar to other communities of color, the Asian American community faces tremendous disparities in health outcomes and indicators. Some of the more prevalent health conditions among this community include cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hepatitis B, mental health, osteoporosis, and tobacco use. A sample of the data from the… -> -> ->
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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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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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More Asian young people are dying by suicide — and some subgroups are faring worse than others
from NBC Asian American By Sakshi Venkatraman Suicide rates among young Asian Americans have sharply increased over the last few years — and a few subgroups seem to be particularly vulnerable. -> -> ->