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Asian-American Health

Every racial or ethnic group has specific health concerns. Differences in the health of groups can result from

On this page, you’ll find links to health issues that affect Asian-Americans.


External Resources

Anokhi Vibe - Fusion fashion and lifestyle with a south Asian tone, with articles on fashion, beauty, health, business and other topics.

Health and Harmony - Offers oil paintings, pottery, asian gifts, handmade jewellery, relaxation music and aromatherapy products. Includes profile and illustrated catalogue.

Tokaimura Nuclear Accident - Analysis by the Asian Monitor Resource Center on the accident, with focus on occupational safety and health. Describes the actions of the workers and their results.

Comparative Study of Aging and Health in Asia (AHA) - AHA is a multi-country collaborative study of health among older Asians. The project uses existing longitudinal survey data to study health transitions in four Asian countries: Taiwan, the Philippines, Singapore and Indonesia.

Asian and Pacific Federation of Clinical Biochemistry - APFCB promotes improvement in development and practice, to serve the communities' health. Includes links to constituent countries, meetings and contacts for committee members.

Asian Longhorned Beetle - Detailed information from the University of Vermont about the Asian Longhorned Beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis), a new exotic threat to the health of North American forests.

Nishimoto Trading Co., Ltd. - Imports, exports and produces a line of asian food, beverages, restaurant and health and beauty products. Includes a variety of items, such as rice, flour, beans, beer, wine, dried seafoods, vegetables and vinegars. Has branches in the US, Canada, China and Japan.

Institute of Public Health Management - Information about this Philippines based facility, services and associates. Their goal is a multi-disciplinary approach to the design and management of public health programs for Asian populations.

Asian Food Information Center (AFIC) - Provides science-based information on nutrition, health and food safety for the Asia region.

Asian Medicine: Tibetan, TCM - Ayurvedic, Tibetan and TCM publications and herbal formulas for your health and well being.


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