Nov 8, 2023 · The cardiovascular mortality rate for single-race Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults was 86% higher than that of Asian American adults and second only to Black adults, the analysis showed. It was 7% higher than the overall death rate for heart disease and stroke among U.S. adults.

Pacific people experience a disproportionate burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD), whether they remain in their country of origin or migrate to higher-income countries, such as Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand or the United States of America.

Feb 11, 2021 · In 2014, Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders were 10 percent more likely to be diagnosed with coronary heart disease than non-Hispanic whites. Heart-related health issues vary among various Asian and Pacific Islander sub-populations.

Oct 24, 2024 · For women from the Pacific Islands and Asian American, American Indian, Alaska Native, and Hispanic women, heart disease is second only to cancer. 1 Below are the percentages of all deaths caused by heart disease in 2021, listed by ethnicity, race, and sex.

Nov 14, 2022 · Only people of Japanese American and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander descent are not experiencing a faster rise in heart disease rates, according to findings presented this month at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions in Chicago.

Nov 6, 2023 · American Indian and Alaska Native men younger than age 55 had a 21% heart attack death rate, compared to 14% of white, Black and Asian/Pacific Islander men. American Indian and Alaska Native women younger than age 65 had a 26% heart attack death rate, compared to 16% among women of other races.

May 15, 2023 · Study findings revealed significant differences in overall CVD, CHD, stroke, and PVD among API subgroups. In addition to elevated risk among Filipino, Native Hawaiian, and Other Pacific Islander groups, the study identified particularly elevated risk …

In this report we examine the level of knowledge about heart attack symptoms and what action to take if a heart attack is suspected among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) adults in the United States using data from the 2014 NHPI-National Health Interview Survey.

Nov 9, 2023 · Separating mortality data for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults from Asian American adults reveals large differences in how cardiovascular disease affects these populations,...

In this report we examine the level of knowledge about heart attack symptoms and what action to take if a heart attack is suspected among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) adults in the United States using data from the 2014 NHPI-National Health Interview Survey.