Disparity in Obesity and Hypertension Risks Observed Between Pacific Islander and Asian American Health Fair Attendees in Los Angeles, 2011-2019.

Hong-Ho YangSuraj Avinash DhanjaniWon Jong ChwaBurton CowgillGilbert C Gee

Published in: Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities (2022)

Pacific Islander participants had higher risk of several sentinel health problems compared to Asian American participants. Disaggregation of PI Americans from the APIA umbrella category in future studies is necessary to unmask the critical needs of this important community.

Keyphrases

mental health
healthcare
public health
human health
blood pressure
metabolic syndrome
health information
insulin resistance
type diabetes
health promotion
randomized controlled trial
risk assessment
systematic review
body mass index
high fat diet induced