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Study identifies successful methods to recruit South Asian women for breast cancer research

South Asian American women increasingly are diagnosed with breast cancer at younger ages and with more advanced disease compared with other groups, a fact made even more alarming because they are ...
The Hill

Asian Americans have greater exposure to toxic ‘forever chemicals’ than other groups: study

Asian Americans have significantly higher exposure to cancer-linked “forever chemicals” than any other ethnic or racial group in the country, a new study has found. By accounting for different sources ...
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Current Challenges of Asian National Children's Cancer Study Groups on Behalf of Asian Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Group

The newly formed Asian Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Group (APHOG) with representation from many Asian countries aims at promoting clinical trials in Asia. 3 As part of its initial activity, APHOG ...
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Heart disease risk factors appear at younger age among South Asian adults in the U.S., study finds

South Asian adults in the U.S. are more likely to have risk factors for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) by age 45 when compared to white, Black, Chinese or Hispanic adults in the same ...
Health Affairs

Low-Income Asian Americans: High Levels Of Food Insecurity And Low Participation In The CalFresh Nutrition Program

Little is known about food insecurity and the extent of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participation in the heterogeneous Asian American population. Using California Health Interview ...