Asian & Pacific Islander National Cancer Survivors Network Newsletter
NewsletterFall 2006
Asian American and Pacific Islander Cancer Survivors Capacity Building Project: Focus Group Summary and Recommendations Report
ReportThe focus groups gathered cancer survivors, health care providers, and community members to exchange information about existing support services and their efficacy in the provision of care, encourage dialogue about the challenges and barriers in patients’ pursuit of healthcare services, and brainstorm methods by which to address patient needs and concerns. The insightful feedback of…
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Chinese in the United States
Health BriefThe U.S. Census Bureau estimates that in 2000, over 2.4 million Chinese lived in the United States, the largest ethnic group among the API population (U.S. Census, 2000).
Chamorros in the United States
Health BriefCensus 2000 counted 58,420 “Guamanians or Chamorros” in the entire United States (U.S. Census Bureau, 2001).
Filipinos in the United States
Health BriefAccording to Census 2000, Filipino Americans numbered 1,850,314 and are the second largest Asian ethnic group (U.S. Census Bureau, 2001).
Vietnamese in the United States
Health BriefThe U.S. Census Bureau estimates that in 2000 nearly 1,123,000 Vietnamese lived in the United States (US Census, 2000).
South Asians in the United States
Health BriefThe U.S. Census Bureau estimates that in 2000 nearly 1.7 million Asian Indians lived in the United States. This number includes data from only certain South Asian communities (identified as Asian Indian, Bengalese, Bharat, Dravidian, East Indian, or Goanese) (U.S. Census Bureau, 2001).
Samoans in the United States
Health BriefThe 2000 U.S. Census counted 128,183 Samoans (alone or in combination with another race) in the 50 states and District of Columbia.