ABSTRACT
Leading scholars and practitioners come together in this contributed volume to present the most current evidence on cutting edge health issues for South Asian Americans, the fastest growing Asian American population. The book spans a variety of health topics while examining disparities and special health needs for this population. Subjects discussed include: cancer, obesity, HIV/AIDS, women's health, LGBTQ health and mental health.
Health of South Asians in the United States presents research-based recommendations to help determine priorities for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, education, and policies which will optimize the health and well-being of South Asian American communities in the United States.
Although aimed at both students, healthcare professionals and policy makers, this book will prove to be useful to anyone interested in the health and well-being of the South Asian communities in the United States.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |21 pages
Background
part 1|65 pages
Noncommunicable chronic conditions
part 2|66 pages
Lifestyle and health
part 3|62 pages
Health of vulnerable populations
part 4|56 pages
Special issues in well-being
part |23 pages
Future directions