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Asian and Pacific Islanders
Scope note: Included here are sites addressing Asians and Pacific Islanders
without regard to country of origin. For additional information see also
a specific ethnic group.
- Materials at the NMSU Library
- Bone Health and Osteoporosis: A Guide for Asian Women Aged 50 and Older
- A short summary from the Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National
Resource Center. Describes the condition, risks, and treatment. Also see
Asian
American Women and Osteoporosis. Last visited: 8/2007.
- Asian
and Pacific Islanders Cardiovascular Disease
- Statistical fact sheet from the American Heart Association. Last visited: 8/2007.
- Asian/Pacific
Islander American Health
- A lengthy list of articles from the National Library of Medicine. Last visited: 8/2007.
- Cultural
Diversity: Eating in America
- One in a series of fact sheets from Ohio State University. Includes
information on eating practices, food preferences, food preparation
techniques, dietary guidelines, customs and family traditions, and teaching
implications. Concludes with references. Last visited: 8/2007.
- Health
and Health care of Southeast Asian American Elders: Vietnamese, Cambodian,
Hmong and Laotian Elders
- A lengthy introduction presented as a "learning module." Topics include
health beliefs and practices, historical experiences, health assessment
issues, health promotion, medication, family involvement and end-of-life
concerns. Contains sample cases, questions which could be used for discussion
or written assignments, student evaluation questions, and extensive
notes. Last visited: 8/2007.
- National Organizations:
- Asian and Pacific
Islanders Health Forum
- Association of Asian
Pacific Community Health Organizations
- Consult the Programs section to find some information which
can be downloaded.
- National Asian Women's
Health Organization
- Southeast Asia Resource
Action Center
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