Asian American Communities and Health

Context, Research, Policy, and Action

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Reference, Public Health
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Author: ISBN: 9780470505656
Publisher: Wiley Publication: April 3, 2009
Imprint: Jossey-Bass Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9780470505656
Publisher: Wiley
Publication: April 3, 2009
Imprint: Jossey-Bass
Language: English

This ground-breaking textbook examines Asian American health from a public health perspective. It provides an overview of the social, political, economic, and cultural forces that influence the distribution of disease and illness in Asian American communities. The book explores the diversity within the Asian community with respect to health seeking behavior and knowledge, socioeconomic status, educational level, cultural traditions, and specific health care needs and issues. By examining the contextual factors that impact health, the book seeks to facilitate a meaningful dialogue and identify creative solutions for health disparities faced by racial and ethnic minority communities.

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This ground-breaking textbook examines Asian American health from a public health perspective. It provides an overview of the social, political, economic, and cultural forces that influence the distribution of disease and illness in Asian American communities. The book explores the diversity within the Asian community with respect to health seeking behavior and knowledge, socioeconomic status, educational level, cultural traditions, and specific health care needs and issues. By examining the contextual factors that impact health, the book seeks to facilitate a meaningful dialogue and identify creative solutions for health disparities faced by racial and ethnic minority communities.

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