Population and Health Disparities Data Highlights for ...
Population and Health Disparities Data Highlights for
Asian/Pacific Islanders in Maryland
Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities
Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
November 2010
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All percents are percentage of the total Maryland population.
Trend in Asian/Pacific Islander American percentage of Maryland population, 2005 to 2009
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In the five years between 2005 and 2009 the overall Maryland population increased
by 1.8%, while the Maryland Asian/Pacific Islander population increased by 12%.
Estimated Maryland Asian/Pacific Islander Population by Region and Political Subdivision, July 1, 2009
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Source: Maryland Vital Statistics Report, 2009
The three leading cause of death among Asians/Pacific Islanders in Maryland are Cancer, Heart Disease and Stroke.
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Cancer Disparities in Asian/Pacific Islanders
In Maryland, Asian/Pacific Islanders have the highest stomach cancer incidence and mortality rates. Liver cancer mortality rate among Asian/Pacific Islanders is 65% higher than the state liver cancer mortality rate
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Source: United States Cancer Statistics: 1996-2006 Incidence and Mortality Web based Report
Rates are per 100,000 and are age-adjusted to the 2000 U.S. standard population
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Source: United States Cancer Statistics: 1996-2006 Incidence and Mortality Web based Report
Rates are per 100,000 and are age-adjusted to the 2000 U.S. standard population
13% of Asians/Pacific Islanders in the age group 18-44years are without health insurance.
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Asians/Pacific Islanders (18-44 years) in Maryland have similar prevalence rates for Diagnosed High Blood Cholesterol as Non-Hispanic Whites of the same age group. Lack of insurance/access to care among Asian/Pacific Islanders might be a reason why there appears to be no disparity among the two groups.
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Asians/Pacific Islanders in Maryland have similar prevalence rates for Diagnosed Diabetes as Non-Hispanic Whites of the same age group. Lack of insurance/access to care among Asian/Pacific Islanders might be a reason why there appears to be no disparity among the two groups.
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Strategies for Eliminating Health Disparities
• Inclusion and Outreach
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Cultural, Linguistic, and Health Literacy Competency
• Workforce Diversity
• Attention to Social Determinants of health
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