Author : William Baragar Bateman
Release : 2009-09
Genre : Health & Fitness
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Praeger Handbook of Asian American Health [2 Volumes] - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Praeger Handbook of Asian American Health [2 Volumes] write by William Baragar Bateman. This book was released on 2009-09. Praeger Handbook of Asian American Health [2 Volumes] available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. A team of noted specialists explains the health issues most common to Asian Americans, how and why treatment disparities exist, and the changes necessary to improve the health of this growing population. According to the most recent census, there are 11 million Asian Americans now, and their numbers are expected to triple by 2050. Hailing from more than 50 different countries and cultures, their health is affected by genetics, actions, beliefs, and prejudices that differ from those of others in the United States. In these timely volumes, a cross-disciplinary team of specialists explains the health issues and diseases most common to Asian Americans, how and why disparities in both disease development and treatment exist for them, and what changes must be made to improve the health of this growing group. This comprehensive collection includes vignettes and personal stories that illustrate the issues discussed and their impact on both individual and societal levels. Behavioral factors, including diet, smoking, and substance abuse are addressed. The text also describes traditional Asian American medical practices, as well as ways in which those practices have influenced American health care overall. 93 tables and 14 figures