Tag Archives: South Asian Americans

South Asian American Breast Cancer: Disparities in Diagnoses and Treatment

Posted on September 17, 2026 by Jeff

We frequently mention data disaggregation is critical to understand Asian American population. This summary of a study on South Asian American Breast Cancer confirms this fact. Compared to white women, doctors diagnosed South Asian Americans at a younger age with … Continue reading →

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Asian American Medical Hazard: Hidden Fat and Hidden Diabetes

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Jeff

“Hidden fat” at first glance doesn’t look like a bad thing. Who wants to have everyone see where your fat is? But for Asian Americans Pacific Islanders and the Filipino, South Asian, and Pacific Islander subgroups in particular, fat tends … Continue reading →

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