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Up to the 1990s, there was very little research into Asian American health. [citation needed] Until 2003, the 23 federal health surveys available aggregated data under the label Asian or Pacific Islander, making data essentially useless. Between 1986 and 2000, only 0.2% of federal grants were directed towards Asian American health and research.
In order to address mental health support seeking patterns amongst Asian Americans, supports must should be available that are reflective of Asian American identities. [ 1 ] Another aspect of cultural competency amongst healthcare providers is the integral nature that the family plays in Asian tradition.
Health indicators are key in analyzing the overall public health of the Filipino American population. [1] Main health indicators of a particular population include mortality and morbidity. By analyzing these statistics, the effect of certain health practices of the Filipino American population can be determined.
Today, 6 million American children live with food allergies, and young Asian Americans like Wong’s son, now in college, are 40% more likely to develop one compared to the general population.
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In 2006, Asian American households were slightly larger than other households, with fewer households with no earners. [76] In 2008, Asian American households had the highest median income in the US, at $65,637; however, 11.8 percent of Asians were in poverty in 2004, higher than the 8.6 percent rate for non-Hispanic whites. [77]
Asian American people tend to receive less mental health care and psychotherapy services when compared to other racial and ethnic groups. [9] [10] Among the Asian Americans who sought mental health help, delays in initiating the treatment sessions are common. The average time of delay is significantly longer than those observed in cases of ...
For health care workers of Asian and Pacific Islander descent, “it seems like we’re fighting multiple battles at the same time — not just COVID-19, but also racism,” says Jumreornvong, a ...