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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