Abstract In 2000, Filipino Americans ranked as the second largest Asian group in the United
States. Although similar to other Asian Americans, Filipino American's specific health …

As the second largest Asian American immigrant group, there is little written on the health of
Filipina/o Americans. Many Filipina/o Americans play a significant role in the health care …

Filipino Americans represent one of the largest and most diverse immigrant populations in
the United States. It has been established that chronic diseases are a significant public …

In the year 2000, the Asian American and Pacific Islander population comprised more than
four percent or approximately eleven million of the total United States population. They are …

Health studies about older Asian Americans based on national and statewide representative
data are scarce. This study used data from the population-based 2001 California Health …

Purpose: This study examined the health and mental health status among US Chinese,
Filipino, Asian Indian, other Asian/Pacific Islander (API), and non-Hispanic White older …

The purpose of this study was to describe current health status and to investigate the health
and risk behaviors of Filipino Americans. These data are needed to understand this group's …

This article explores the intriguing similarities and differences of Asian Pacific Islanders.
Their vitality, vision, health status, and abilities to cope with health and illness may contribute …

Abstract Background/Purpose: Filipinos are Hawaii's largest immigrant group and second
largest ethnic group. The Hawaii Filipino Health Communities Project was initiated by the …

Chinese American elders are one of the fastest growing ethnic minority groups in the US,
and more research is needed to describe their health status and services. The purpose of …