• 2007 ). Trypanosomosis is mainly confined to Africa and Asia along with seven countries in South America and four countries in Europe. (researchsquare.com)
  • however, much progress has been made over the past two decades, although data are still lacking from many parts of the world including the Indian subcontinent, China, Africa and South America. (lu.se)
  • The cuisine, depending on the region, expresses influences from Italy, Spain, Portugal and France, as well as West Africa and Native America. (kitchenconnection.org)
  • A valid visa is required if you wish to visit South Africa. (portanywhere.com)
  • Travelers coming to South Africa for medical treatments do so for cost savings, advanced medical technology, and the internationally qualified and skilled doctors. (portanywhere.com)
  • The main and the busiest airport in South Africa is the O.R. Explore medical treatment prices worldwide. (portanywhere.com)
  • That is to say, looking at nineteenth century U.S. history, they would find greater good than evil even in a society built in large part on the extermination or forced relocation of the indigenous American population, on the trafficking in human beings from Africa, and on the annexation of Mexican territory which in today's world would be viewed as criminal (rather analogous to Iraq's attempted annexation of Kuwait). (counterpunch.org)
  • In France, 100 to 150 cases are reported every year among travelers or people from endemic areas (Africa, Asia, Latin America). (pasteur.fr)
  • Like all fecal-orally transmitted diseases, these fevers occur most often in areas with low standards of hygiene , especially in developing countries in Asia, Africa or Latin America. (pasteur.fr)
  • These strains come almost exclusively from imported cases (from Africa and the Indian subcontinent). (pasteur.fr)
  • The XXVIII IUSSP International Population Conference, Cape Town, South Africa. (ncaer.org)
  • Insecticide-treated materials for malaria control in Latin America: to use or not to use? (ajtmh.org)
  • Dental caries is estimated to affect 60 to 90% of children in industrialized countries and constitutes the most prevalent oral condition in Asia and Latin America 1 . (bvsalud.org)
  • OBJECTIVE -The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of diabetic nephropathy among urban Asian-Indian type 2 diabetic subjects. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • This study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors for antenatal depression among women attending for antenatal care at an urban tertiary care hospital in Lahore, Pakistan. (who.int)
  • To determine the prevalence of UTIs, aetiological agents and antimicrobial susceptibility profile of the isolates among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in some selected hospitals in Enugu. (ispub.com)
  • Being in high-risk areas - some areas of the world are more prone to the spread of typhoid infections, including South East Asia, South America, and the Indian Subcontinent. (marham.pk)
  • However, more and more antibiotic-resistant strains are being isolated, particularly in South Asia and the Indian subcontinent. (pasteur.fr)
  • Argentineans have a large incidence of European genetic heritage in their Y-chromosomal and autosomal DNA, but ≈50% of their mitochondrial gene pool is of Native American ancestry ( 9 ). (cdc.gov)
  • The literature shows consistent and adverse disparities among blacks and Hispanics compared to non-Hispanic whites in the prevalence and incidence of Alzheimer's disease, mortality, participation in clinical trials, use of medications and other interventions, use of long-term services and supports, health care expenditures, quality of care, and caregiving. (hhs.gov)
  • Existing evidence for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias suggests that there are significant differences in prevalence, incidence, treatment, and mortality of Alzheimer's disease across racial and ethnic groups. (hhs.gov)
  • The National Diabetes Statistics Report provides up-to-date information on the prevalence and incidence of diabetes and prediabetes, risk factors for complications, acute and long-term complications, deaths, and costs. (cdc.gov)
  • These unique features make it extremely difficult to study the incidence, prevalence, and mortality from CAD (coronary artery disease) and explain why the US was the last country to report an excess burden of CAD among the Indians. (cadiresearch.org)
  • The highest prevalence of OT has been reported in Erechim, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, a state that borders Uruguay and Argentina, where a representative population-based household survey showed that 17.7% of 1,042 adults examined had OT ( 1 ). (cdc.gov)
  • In the province of Misiones in Argentina, the prevalence of OT in patients seeking care in an ophthalmic office is also high and has been documented as high as 20% ( 7 ). (cdc.gov)
  • South America (Brazil, Argentina, Columbia etc. (openpr.com)
  • To assess progress toward achieving the Healthy People 2020 target of reducing the proportion of U.S. adults who smoke cigarettes to ≤12.0% (objective TU1.1),* CDC assessed the most recent national estimates of cigarette smoking prevalence among adults aged ≥18 years using data from the 2015 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). (cdc.gov)
  • The proportion of U.S. adults who smoke cigarettes declined from 20.9% in 2005 (45.1 million smokers) to 15.5% in 2016 (37.8 million smokers), but cigarette smoking prevalence did not change significantly during 2015-2016. (blogspot.com)
  • More than 95% of Toxoplasma gondii strains in Europe belong to the clonal type II lineage, whereas strains from South America are genetically divergent and diverse ( 6 , 8 ). (cdc.gov)
  • We hypothesize that the European population is poorly adapted to South American strains and therefore more susceptible to OT. (cdc.gov)
  • If this hypothesis is true, Native Americans who had a long history of exposure to atypical strains from South America should be more resistant to OT. (cdc.gov)
  • Hittinger and his group also discovered Saccharomyces eubayanus , with genetic hallmarks of the Patagonian strains, in a single North American location: Indian Mound Park, near Sheboygan, Wis. (science20.com)
  • These strains originating from South Asia are being closely monitored by the CNR. (pasteur.fr)
  • Typhoid and paratyphoid fever are caused by Salmonella serotypes that are specifically adapted to humans, the most common of which is Typhi, followed in descending order of prevalence by Paratyphi A, some strains of Paratyphi B, and Paratyphi C. Infection occurs through the ingestion of water or food contaminated with human feces . (pasteur.fr)
  • 2 ). Studies from Saudi Arabia have re- addition, this was the first study to cal- with a round-ended probe was used ported a high prevalence of dental caries culate the SiC index in 12-year-old male according to the WHO criteria ( 10 ). (who.int)
  • They could determine the early formation of gallstones and explain the high prevalence of gallbladder diseases among some South American populations. (nih.gov)
  • The objectives of our study were firstly to determine if there are secular trends in birth weight and prevalence of LBW and SGA (based on universal and ethnic specific standards) in Surinamese South Asian babies born in the Netherlands, and secondly, to assess the differences in neonatal characteristics between Surinamese South Asian and Dutch babies born in 2006-2009, particularly the distributions of birth weight in both populations. (biomedcentral.com)
  • 9 In white European populations the prevalence of myopia is relatively low affecting approximately 3-5% of 10-year olds 10-12 and up to 20% aged 12-13 years. (bmj.com)
  • 2 , 13-15 In contrast, studies from Asian populations suggest rapid increases in the prevalence of childhood myopia (in terms of prevalence and absolute levels of myopia), affecting 80-90% of school-leavers in East Asia. (bmj.com)
  • Therefore, it remains an imperative public health initiative that efforts be made to improve preventative measures which address comorbid conditions and behaviors in Native American populations to reduce risk for stroke with subsequent related disability or death. (bvsalud.org)
  • However, data obtained from various populations of community-living postmenopausal women with or without osteoporosis highlight a wide disparity of prevalence rates of 25(OH)D concentration ≤ 20 ng/mL depending on the considered geographical areas [ 7 , 8 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • For instance, in a European study involving more than 8500 postmenopausal women, the prevalence of 25(OH)D deficiency reached 32.1% when considering the cutoff value of 20 ng/mL [ 9 ], while in Indian, Chinese, and US populations of postmenopausal women, the estimated prevalence rates were 53.3%, 72.1%, and 53%, respectively [ 10 - 12 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • In states with significant Native populations, Native Americans are wildly overrepresented in the criminal justice system. (huffpost.com)
  • South Asians in their native countries or diaspora populations have a higher risk of developing diabetes and diabetic complications than others, and their leading cause of death is atherosclerotic disease. (medscape.com)
  • Unlike in other countries, where Indians tend to congregate in selected pockets in the country, the 3.2 million Indians in the US are spread over a land area three times larger than India itself. (cadiresearch.org)
  • Srilankans actually have a wide range of skin tones and in all fairness honestly majority of the srilankan (Singhalese) are actually much whiter than Tamils,south Asians and India and others. (thuppahis.com)
  • This is a summary of a preprint research study, "Are US Asian Indians Dying With Atherosclerosis More Likely to Have Concurrent Diabetes Mellitus: Analysis of National Multiple Cause of Mortality Data (2012-2019)," written by researchers from Armed Forces Medical College in Pune, India, and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. (medscape.com)
  • American Indians have an infant death rate that is 40 percent higher than the rate for whites. (kevinmd.com)
  • Time trends in myopia prevalence over the last decade were small in whites, increased by 23% in East Asians, with a weaker increase among South Asians. (bmj.com)
  • In a large study of 13,537 Americans in California, the rate of hospitalization from CAD among Asian Indians was four times higher than in whites and six times higher than in Chinese ( Figure 009 ). (cadiresearch.org)
  • Unlike in the UK, where stroke mortality is substantially higher than whites, Asian Indians in the US have a very low stroke mortality accounting for only 5% of all deaths in men and 6% in women. (cadiresearch.org)
  • The Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III) indicated a higher prevalence in Mexican-Americans than in non-Hispanic whites, and a lower prevalence in non-Hispanic blacks 2. (portanywhere.com)
  • METHODS: This is a retrospective chart review of 189 Native American patients treated for stroke in South Dakota between Jan. 1, 2016, to May 1, 2021 at a single hospital system. (bvsalud.org)
  • Barriers to seeking help remain significant for communities of color and are influenced by racism and other forms of oppression in the U.S. It is important to note American Indian and Alaska Native men and women are three times more likely than non-Hispanic White men and women to have experienced sexual violence by an interracial perpetrator (Rosay, 2016). (pcar.org)
  • Although national mortality data for Asian Indians in the US are not yet available, standardized mortality ratios (SMR) and proportional mortality ratios (PMR) for CAD in the state of California have been reported and have given some insights. (cadiresearch.org)
  • The excess morbidity and mortality from CAD among Asian Indians in the US is consistent with the pattern seen in Indian Diasporas throughout the world. (cadiresearch.org)
  • The infant mortality rate is almost twice as high among infants born to American Indian/Alaska Native mothers compared with infants born to white mothers. (americashealthrankings.org)
  • East Asians showed the highest prevalence, reaching 69% (95% credible intervals (CrI) 61% to 77%) at 15 years of age (86% among Singaporean-Chinese). (bmj.com)
  • Rapid increases in myopia prevalence over time, particularly in East Asians, combined with a universally higher risk of myopia in urban settings, suggest that environmental factors play an important role in myopia development, which may offer scope for prevention. (bmj.com)
  • In the US, Asian Indians comprise 85% of the South Asians and enjoy a higher socioeconomic status than other Americans, by virtue of a very high proportion of professionals, especially physicians. (cadiresearch.org)
  • Sri lankans are not darker than rest of south asians. (thuppahis.com)
  • We are brown skinned south asians. (thuppahis.com)
  • Normally you cannot say that Srilankans have darker skin .Because there are many people have fairness skin.And actually they are so beautiful than some of south Asians. (thuppahis.com)
  • And also I agree if takes majority srilankans are darker than south asians because srilanka is situated near to the equater. (thuppahis.com)
  • This question was either asked by a troll looking to create fights between South Asians or someone who has never been to Sri Lanka. (thuppahis.com)
  • Most groups of South Asians including most Sri Lankan ethnic groups have different skin tones. (thuppahis.com)
  • This shows skin color distribution of south asians and the world. (thuppahis.com)
  • South Asians dying with atherosclerosis in the United States were twice as likely to have concurrent diabetes compared with other Americans (8.3% vs 4.1%), in a new study. (medscape.com)
  • The increased likelihood of having diabetes plus atherosclerotic disease as the cause of death in South Asians versus other Americans was greatest in women younger than 60. (medscape.com)
  • Public health strategies targeted at South Asians should focus on prevention and treatment of both atherosclerotic disease and diabetes, especially in young and middle-aged adults, and especially younger women. (medscape.com)
  • There is a need to "step-up" detection and management of atherosclerotic disease and diabetes in South Asians as well as increase efforts to prevent diabetes in patients with atherosclerotic disease and prevent atherosclerotic disease in patients with diabetes. (medscape.com)
  • The likelihood of having diabetes and atherosclerotic disease as co-contributors to death in South Asians versus other Americans was highest for South Asian women younger than 60. (medscape.com)
  • The prevalences of plaque and gingivitis were high (82.8% and 70.8% respectively). (who.int)
  • The increase in the prevalence of gingivitis from childhood to puberty may be attributed to the number of sites at risk, with the buildup of bacterial plaque and inflammatory changes related to the process of exfoliation and eruption as well as hormonal factors related to age 7 . (bvsalud.org)
  • Among the American Indian/Alaska Native population, the top four leading causes of premature death in 2021 were COVID-19, unintentional injuries, heart disease and cancer. (americashealthrankings.org)
  • Increase in myopia prevalence with age varied by ethnicity. (bmj.com)
  • I was dining with friends some years ago in Hohhut, in Inner Mongolia, in the People's Republic of China, when an elderly man of Mongolian ethnicity in a tattered People's Liberation Army uniform came to our table to tell us that he liked Americans. (counterpunch.org)
  • The prevalence varies by ethnicity, country, and socioeconomic status. (medscape.com)
  • Systematic surveillance of the prevalence and impact of diabetes during pregnancy for immigrant and nonimmigrant women, particularly in racial and ethnic minority groups, and more detailed studies on the impact of acculturation on diabetes may increase understanding of the epidemiology of diabetes during pregnancy in our increasingly diverse society. (umd.edu)
  • A systematic review identified population-based surveys with estimates of childhood myopia prevalence published by February 2015. (bmj.com)
  • The Coronary Artery Disease among Asian Indians (CADI) Study was the first systematic investigation of CAD among Asian Indians in the US. (cadiresearch.org)
  • It is also prevalent with the American Indian population. (wikipedia.org)
  • CONCLUSION: These results align with previous studies that concluded many stroke risk factors are more prevalent among Native Americans in comparison to other racial/ethnic groups. (bvsalud.org)
  • Proven population-based interventions, including tobacco price increases, comprehensive smoke-free laws, anti-tobacco mass media campaigns, and barrier-free access to tobacco cessation counseling and medications, are critical to reducing cigarette smoking and smoking-related disease and death among U.S. adults, particularly among subpopulations with the highest smoking prevalence. (cdc.gov)
  • The hypothesis that aborigine cholesterol lithogenic genes are widely spread among Chileans, a population with a high prevalence of gallstones, was tested. (nih.gov)
  • A population based study for which neonatal characteristics of 2014 Surinamese South Asian babies, born between 1974 and 2009 in the Netherlands, and 3104 Dutch Caucasian babies born 2006-2009 were obtained from well-baby clinic records. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Consequently, using a single population standard for determining SGA in South Asian babies is likely to cause misclassification of many healthy South Asian babies as SGA. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The Indian population in the US grew 68% in the last decade. (cadiresearch.org)
  • 1 Many of them have made maximum modification of lifestyle and have a low prevalence of conventional risk factors compared to the general population of the US. (cadiresearch.org)
  • The age-adjusted prevalence of CAD among men was 10% in the CADI Study compared to 2.5% in the Framingham Offspring Study ─ generally considered a standard sample of the US population. (cadiresearch.org)
  • As the vitamin D status of Algerian postmenopausal women was poorly described, this cross-sectional study investigated the prevalence of low vitamin D status in a sample population. (hindawi.com)
  • His death led to protests in the Denver Native community, and has shed light on the shocking rate at which police kill Native Americans ― who account for less than 1 percent of the national population, but who make up nearly 2 percent of all police killings , according to data compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . (huffpost.com)
  • In South Dakota, for example, Native Americans make up 9 percent of the total population, but 29 percent of the prison population . (huffpost.com)
  • The American Indian/Alaska Native population, which has the highest premature death rate. (americashealthrankings.org)
  • The cumulative population corresponding with the Enugu study is consistent with previous national findings showing higher prevalence (28). (onespirit.co)
  • Proven population-based interventions are critical to reducing the health and economic burden of smoking-related diseases among U.S. adults, particularly among subpopulations with the highest smoking prevalences ( 1 , 2 ). (blogspot.com)
  • His dissertation was centred on the health and economic implications of population ageing in Indian States. (ncaer.org)
  • Counties that are majority non-Hispanic Black or majority American Indian/Alaska Native have higher rates of premature death than counties that are majority non-Hispanic white. (americashealthrankings.org)
  • They are twice as likely to die from diabetes, 60 percent more likely to have a stroke, 30 percent more likely to have high blood pressure and 20 percent more likely to have heart disease.American Indians have disproportionately high death rates from unintentional injuries and suicide, and a high prevalence of risk factors for obesity, substance abuse, sudden infant death syndrome, teenage pregnancy, liver disease and hepatitis. (kevinmd.com)
  • Led by the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, this center will work with primarily Black/African American and Hispanic communities in northwest Houston to evaluate interventions in nutrition and physical activity to help prevent obesity and obesity-related cancer. (cancer.gov)
  • The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) published new criteria for the classification of SLE in 2019. (medscape.com)
  • 2013 classification criteria for systemic sclerosis: an American College of Rheumatology/European League against Rheumatism collaborative initiative. (medscape.com)
  • Pooled prevalence of T. evansi at global level in buffaloes and cattle is 28% and 16%, respectively by molecular methods (Aregawi et al. (researchsquare.com)
  • 95% CI 3429-3468 g), while LBW and SGA prevalences, based on universal standards, were three times higher. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A statistically significant higher prevalence was detected in Africans than East-Indians. (uwi.edu)
  • 3 The prevalence of CAD was even higher for men (12%) in another small study. (cadiresearch.org)
  • The 4-fold prevalence of CAD among Asian Indians in the US is higher than the rates reported from other countries. (cadiresearch.org)
  • as a result, they have a higher prevalence of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease (4-6). (cdc.gov)
  • Structural racism further limits the resources available to racial/ethnic minority communities, where need is highest: Chronic stress due to racial discrimination can set off physiological and psychological chain reactions , manifesting in earlier onset and higher prevalence of high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and stroke. (americashealthrankings.org)
  • Higher prevalences of smoking, alcohol abuse and diabetes contribute to elevated rates of premature death from heart disease and cancer. (americashealthrankings.org)
  • Compared with other racial groups, South Asian adults develop type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease at a lower body mass index (BMI). (cdc.gov)
  • This qualitative study was part of a larger study on the concepts of health and disease, with a particular focus on cardiovascular disease, among South Asian Americans. (cdc.gov)
  • The natural sweeteners market is projected to witness a significant rise in the forthcoming years, owing to the rising prevalence of diseases, such as diabetes and other cardiovascular diseases, which is fostering the demand for natural and sugar-free ingredients. (fortunebusinessinsights.com)
  • South Asian babies born in developed countries are generally lighter than babies from other ethnic groups born in the same country. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Kieffer, E. C. and Martin, J. A. and Herman, W. H. (1999) Impact of maternal nativity on the prevalence of diabetes during pregnancy among U.S. ethnic groups. (umd.edu)
  • The PMR was highest for Asian Indians and women, when compared with 6 other ethnic groups. (cadiresearch.org)
  • Among South Asian Americans, who are more susceptible to the deleterious effects of weight gain than most other racial/ethnic groups (4-6), little is known about self-perceptions of weight status and weight-related health risks. (cdc.gov)
  • This study points to the need for earlier diagnosis, more education and use of a wider range of treatment modalities in order to improve overall outcomes for African Americans and blacks in general suffering with head and neck squamous cell carcinomas. (uwi.edu)
  • It is still unclear whether the high rate of OT in South America is attributable to host or parasite genetic factors or differences in exposure rate ( 5 , 6 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Indeed, many Indian health clinics cannot "deal with such high rates of disease, and poor clinics do not have enough money to focus on preventive care. (kevinmd.com)
  • The high rates of CAD in Asian Indians in the US are not limited to physicians. (cadiresearch.org)
  • The high risk of CAD among Asian Indians is often missed because they are included among the 10 million Asian Americans who have low rates of CAD in the national data. (cadiresearch.org)
  • 9 Both these numbers indicate the high degree of premature CAD deaths in Indians in the US as is observed around the world. (cadiresearch.org)
  • Traveling to areas with a high prevalence of typhoid cases. (marham.pk)
  • Prevalence of urinary tract infection was high in this study. (ispub.com)
  • In Surinamese South Asian babies from 1974 to 2009 no secular trend in mean birth weight and prevalence of LBW was found, whereas SGA prevalence decreased significantly. (biomedcentral.com)
  • However, adjusted diabetes risk remains elevated for Asian-Indian, non-Hispanic black, Filipino, Puerto Rican, and Central and South American mothers who were born outside the U.S. Conversely, birthplace outside the U.S. significantly reduces diabetes risk for Japanese, Mexican, and Native American women. (umd.edu)
  • People who ate the least margarine had the highest prevalence of glucose intolerance (pre-diabetes), smoked the most cigarettes, drank the most alcohol, and ate the most saturated fat and butter. (blogspot.com)
  • Recent reports suggest that Asian Indians have the highest life expectancy of all Asian subgroups in California, which may represent a healthy migrant effect, salmon effect, or very low rates of competing causes like cancer. (cadiresearch.org)
  • to assess differences between Surinamese South Asian and Dutch Caucasian neonates born 2006-2009. (biomedcentral.com)
  • It is unknown if this discrepancy is related to differences in birth weight or SGA prevalence. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Marked ethnic differences in age-specific prevalence of myopia exist. (bmj.com)
  • The objective of this study was to examine perceptions of weight appropriateness and the effect of weight on health among South Asian Americans. (cdc.gov)
  • South Asian Americans may underestimate their weight status and the effect of their weight on their risk for chronic diseases. (cdc.gov)
  • Interventions to promote weight loss among South Asian Americans should focus on modifying perceptions of normal weight and personalizing the relationship between overweight and chronic diseases. (cdc.gov)
  • Nigeria hosts transnational tobacco companies, including British America Tobacco Nigeria and Japan Tobacco International. (onespirit.co)
  • This study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of methicillin resistance Staphylococcus aureus among patients in two health facilities in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. (who.int)
  • Furthermore, the upswing in prevalence of heart disease and the rising awareness of minimally invasive treatments for cardiac diseases are expected to drive regional market growth in Asia Pacific, since such diseases cause irregularities in fluid removal from the lungs. (openpr.com)
  • Strategies aimed at health promotion should be adopted on a large scale to minimize the prevalence of oral diseases. (bvsalud.org)
  • Medical history and anthropometric measurements were obtained and abdominal ultrasonography was performed in 182 Mapuche Indians, 225 Maoris of Easter Island, and 1584 Hispanics. (nih.gov)
  • Cholesterol lithogenic genes appear widely spread among Chilean Indians and Hispanics. (nih.gov)
  • CONCLUSIONS -The results of the study suggest that in urban Asian Indians, the prevalence of overt nephropathy and microalbuminuria was 2.2 and 26.9%, respectively. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • Despite their prevalence in Patagonia, the new study provides evidence that they are no longer exclusive to South America. (science20.com)
  • The aim of this review was to quantify the global variation in childhood myopia prevalence over time taking account of demographic and study design factors. (bmj.com)
  • This cross-sectional study assessed the prevalence and characteristics of myasthenia gravis (MG) in South Trinidad. (uwi.edu)
  • We recruited 75 South Asian American adults from a single metropolitan area in the Midwestern United States. (cdc.gov)
  • The black fly serves as the intermediate host for the filariae parasite in the Amazon Basin and mainland South America. (wikipedia.org)
  • Relative percentage changes in prevalence rates during 2005-2015 were calculated. (cdc.gov)
  • Application of ethnic specific standards from the Netherlands and the UK yielded SGA rates in Surinamese South Asian babies that were similar to Dutch. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The amount of admixture between Europeans and Native Americans with inheritance of resistance genes to OT from Native Americans may explain the difference of susceptibility to RTR between Hispanic and non-Hispanic Europeans. (cdc.gov)
  • Led by Stanford University, Palo Alto, this center will work with Hispanic and Asian American communities in Santa Clara and Yolo Counties in northern California to assess how state programs for guaranteed basic income affect cancer outcomes. (cancer.gov)
  • Native Americans face issues of mass incarceration and policing. (huffpost.com)
  • But while the brutalization of black Americans at the hands of police, and their maltreatment within the criminal justice system, have garnered national headlines, similar injustices against Native Americans have gone largely unreported. (huffpost.com)
  • In February, building off the momentum of Black Lives Matter, the Lakota Peoples' Law Project released its " Native Lives Matter " report, which gives an overview of the inequities faced by Native Americans in the criminal justice system. (huffpost.com)
  • to investigate secular changes in mean birth weight and the prevalence of LBW and SGA in Surinamese South Asian babies, and 2. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Led by the University of Alabama at Birmingham, this center will work with Black/African American communities in Jefferson County, Alabama, to evaluate interventions aimed at reducing cancer disparities by improving living environments and promoting healthy activities. (cancer.gov)
  • The American Indian studies program, American Indian Student Association and Fernando Tataviam Band of Mission Indians hosted a Zoom meeting for Indigenous Peoples Day on Mon. Oct, 12, 2020. (csun.edu)
  • For Indigenous Peoples' Day, CSUN students and faculty, the CSUN American Indian studies association program and the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians , shared the history, language and sovereignty of the Indigenous people of the San Fernando Valley, on Monday via Zoom. (csun.edu)
  • Nicole Blalock, an assistant professor with the American Indian studies program, explained that the Indigenous community is based on intentionality, relationality and kinship. (csun.edu)
  • She described the definition of Indigenous as a diagram of concentric circles - from a broader global and western hemispheric scope, down to the experiences of American Indians and California Indians. (csun.edu)
  • Most of the recent headlines about indigenous Americans have had to do with a certain D.C. football team , or a surpassingly dumb Adam Sandler movie , or casinos of the kind operated by the fictional Ugaya tribe on "House of Cards. (huffpost.com)
  • The Bureau of Indian Affairs -- the primary federal agency in charge of relations with indigenous communities -- is also considering extending federal status to Native Hawaiians . (huffpost.com)
  • The impact of maternal nativity on diabetes prevalence is largely explained by the older childbearing age of immigrant mothers. (umd.edu)
  • While the mean birth weight of neonates born in the Netherlands increased from 3372 grams in 1989 to 3466 grams in the years 2008-2010 [ 13 ], it is unknown if the mean birth weight of South Asian babies born in the Netherlands has increased, or if the prevalence of LBW or SGA has decreased. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A few years ago, scientists identified the South American yeast that, hundreds of years ago, somehow hitched a ride to Bavaria and combined with the domesticated Old World yeast used for millennia to make ale and bread to form the hybrid that makes lager or cold stored beer. (science20.com)
  • Yet even as Korean fried chicken and Japanese karaage have gained notoriety and popularity among wider audiences in the past few years, chefs and the food media often present South Asian fried chicken as putting an " Indian twist " on something fundamentally American. (eater.com)
  • 8 With 100 as the standard, the SMR for CAD was 120 and PMR was 350 in Asian Indian men 25-44 years of age. (cadiresearch.org)