How acculturation contributes to a rise of diabetes in Hmong Americans

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Journal of the American Academy of PAs

Abstract

Abstract

This article explores the reasons for the high prevalence of diabetes among Hmong Americans, who are at greater risk for diabetes compared with non-Hispanic White patients and have a higher prevalence of diabetes than other Asian Americans and other races. Knowledge of this issue may allow medical practitioners to identify, screen, and treat Hmong Americans more frequently and at earlier ages. Although better integration of healthcare services, access, and education are needed, earlier screening may help start the diabetes education process sooner; reduce hospital, ED, and office visits; reduce costs; and prevent end-organ damage.

First Page

1

Last Page

4

DOI

10.1097/01.JAA.0000991388.61616.85.

Publication Date

12-2023

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Xiong T. (2023). How acculturation contributes to a rise of diabetes in Hmong Americans. JAAPA : official journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, 36(12), 1–4. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JAA.0000991388.61616.85

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