Asian Americans have one of the lowest rates of large intestinal cancer screening in the United States with only 52% up-to-date on their screening compared to 66% among non-Hispanic whites. An infographic was created to bring awareness to the importance of colorectal cancer screening, prevention, and treatment.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) includes diseases of the heart and blood vessels. CVD can refer to a number of conditions including stroke, arrhythmia, heart failure, coronary heart disease (heart attack and chest pain), and heart valve problems. CVD is caused by the restriction of normal blood flow to parts of the body due to plaque build-up. When this…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer can occur regardless of gender – learn about symptoms, risk factors, and how you can screen and prevent breast cancer! Read the English version here!
October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month. According to the Office of Minority Health, chronic liver disease was the sixth leading cause of death for AAPIs between the ages of 25-44. Learn more about the signs, symptoms, and risk factors and how you can protect yourself and your family from liver cancer. Read the English version…
August is National Breastfeeding Month! Nationwide, there are only a few cultural breastfeeding coalitions currently serving AA NH/PI communities. View the English version here.
Did you know that May is Hepatitis Awareness Month? We’ve included a few key facts about the most common types of virial hepatitis found in the United States, and where to find testing centers and vaccine providers. 5월은 간염 인식의 달이라는 사실, 알고 계셨나요? 우리는 미국에서 발견되는 가장 흔한 바이러스성 간염 유형에 대한 몇 가지…
Learn about statistics for the AA & NH/PI community, signs & symptoms, risk factors, screening & preventative services, and resources for cervical cancer.
