Asian American Communities and Health |
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| Author:
| Trinh-Shevrin, Chau |
| Editor:
| Trinh-Shevrin, Chau
Islam, Nadia Shilpi
Rey, Mariano Jose |
| Series title: | Public Health/Vulnerable Populations Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-282-11304-6 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2009 |
| Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons Australia, Limited
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| Imprint: | Jossey-Bass |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $85.00 |
Book Description:
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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...
More DescriptionThis 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.