NHLBI Educational Materials Catalog: Addressing Cardiovascular Health in Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders: A Background Report
Addressing Cardiovascular Health in Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders: A Background Report
This background paper provides an overview of cardiovascular diseases and its associated risk factors among Asian American and Pacific Islanders. This background report was developed to examine the needs and opportunities for cardiovascular health promotion for Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders. It provides an overview of the status of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among these populations and shares knowledge gained from successful community-based projects across the country.