Guidance on the Classification of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders
Health BriefThe purpose is to discuss the use of and classification of the term Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (NHPI) and to provide guidance on how to accurately address the classification of NHPI verbally and in written format.
Koreans in the United States
Health BriefThe 2000 U.S. Census estimates that nearly 1,077,000 Koreans live in the United States and are the fifth largest Asian American ethnic group (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.
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).
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).
Japanese in the United States
Health BriefThe purpose of the series is to summarize published research findings of disparities in the health and healthcare of the selected group. The data presented is meant for community health advocates, grant writers, evaluators and students as a tool to raise awareness, guide program development and spark future research for the well-being of Asian American…
Native Hawaiians in the United States
Health BriefAccording to Census 2000, there were 140,652 people in the United States who indicated they were Native Hawaiian (one race alone), but 401,162 people who are Native Hawaiians alone or in combination with other races (US Census Bureau, 2000).
Hmong in the United States
Health BriefThe U.S. Census Bureau estimates that in 2000 more than 169,000 Hmong lived in the United States, comprising 1.7% of the total API population (US Census Bureau, 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).