Author Interviews, Dermatology, Emory, JAMA, Race/Ethnic Diversity / 27.01.2022
Differences in Sun-Protective Behaviors Among Asian American Subgroups
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Howa Yeung, MD MSc | He/him/his
Assistant Professor of Dermatology
Emory University School of Medicine
Atlanta, GA 30322
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study?
Response: Asian Americans are the fastest growing racial group in the United States but are underrepresented in health research. Existing research often categorize Asian Americans into a single racial category, which may mask differences in health behaviors and outcomes subgroups.
We sought to examine potential differences in skin cancer-related risk factors and screening among Asian Americans in a large, nationally representative study.
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