Profiles of a COVID-19 Syndemic: Anti-Asian Racism, Economic Challenges, and Mental and Physical Health.
Rebecca McGarity-PalmerAnne SawAggie J Yellow HorseStella S YiJanice Y TsohDavid T TakeuchiPublished in: Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities (2023)
Asians/Asian Americans have experienced co-occurring and interrelated threats during COVID-19 that suggest the presence of a syndemic. Results from our study point to vulnerable Asian/Asian American subgroups and the need for targeted public health efforts to address racism, health challenges, and economic challenges in the context of COVID-19.