Picture imperfect: hidden problems among Asian Pacific islander elderly.

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  • Author(s): Tanjasiri SP;Tanjasiri SP; Wallace SP; Shibata K
  • Source:
    The Gerontologist [Gerontologist] 1995 Dec; Vol. 35 (6), pp. 753-60.
  • Publication Type:
    Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.; Review
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: Oxford University Press Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 0375327 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0016-9013 (Print) Linking ISSN: 00169013 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Gerontologist Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: 2009- : Cary, NC : Oxford University Press
      Original Publication: St. Louis, Gerontological Society.
    • Subject Terms:
      Geriatric Assessment* ; Health Status* ; Socioeconomic Factors*; Asian/*statistics & numerical data; Activities of Daily Living/classification ; Aged ; Emigration and Immigration/statistics & numerical data ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Pacific Islands/ethnology ; United States
    • Abstract:
      Asian Pacific Islander (API) elderly represent the fastest growing group of ethnic elderly in the United States, yet their social and health needs remain little understood in the field of ethnogerontology. Existing literature generally portrays API elderly as in equal or better health compared to whites. However, aggregate API data cloud the bimodal distribution in socioeconomic and health status. We review existing literature on API elderly, and examine selected national data to illustrate the effects of a bimodal distribution on our understanding of API elderly socioeconomic and health status. Implications for research and policy are discussed.
    • Number of References:
      65
    • Grant Information:
      D38 AH-00023 United States AH BHP HRSA HHS
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 19951201 Date Completed: 19960227 Latest Revision: 20221207
    • Publication Date:
      20231215
    • Accession Number:
      10.1093/geront/35.6.753
    • Accession Number:
      8557203