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The Health Status of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and Their Access to Health Services.

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Title: The Health Status of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and Their Access to Health Services.
Authors: Junhing Wang1 jwang26@utmem.edu, Miller, Nancy A.2 nanmille@umbc.edu, Hufstader, Meghan A.3 mhufstad@utmem.edu, Ying Bian4 Bianying@umac.mo
Source: Social Work in Public Health. 2007, Vol. 23 Issue 1, p15-43. 29p.
Subject Terms: *Asian Americans, *Health services accessibility, Pacific Islanders, Health insurance, Medical care
Geographic Terms: United States
Abstract: The article presents a study which examines the health status of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and their access to health services in the U.S. Several cultural barriers combined with lack of health insurance prevent subpopulations from achieving optimal health status and receiving quality care. It is said that it is important to increase the amount of funding available for the research on Asian Americans to address the health care issues among the subgroups of Asian Americans.
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Abstract:The article presents a study which examines the health status of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and their access to health services in the U.S. Several cultural barriers combined with lack of health insurance prevent subpopulations from achieving optimal health status and receiving quality care. It is said that it is important to increase the amount of funding available for the research on Asian Americans to address the health care issues among the subgroups of Asian Americans.
ISSN:19371918
DOI:10.1300/J523v23n01_02