El Camino Hospital's Chinese Health Initiative program
Updated: Feb 15
According to American Diabetes Association, in 2021, 28.4 million of Americans are diagnosed with diabetes. 2 million Americans have type 1 diabetes, including about 304,000 children and adolescents
Among Asian American adults, 12.2% of Filipino, 10.8% of Asian Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese prevalences range from 6.1-7.1% and 8.9% of other Asian American groups.
Diabetes is a significant health concern within the Chinese American community, reflecting broader trends observed among Asian Americans. As of 2018, the age-adjusted percentage of adults aged 18 and over diagnosed with diabetes was 5.6% among Chinese Americans, compared to 7.5% among non-Hispanic whites.minorityhealth.hhs.gov
However, this statistic may not fully capture the prevalence of undiagnosed cases. Research indicates that undiagnosed diabetes is almost three times higher among Asian Americans compared to non-Hispanic uchicagomedicine.org
Additionally, a study published in 2023 highlighted that Chinese Americans have a higher percentage of body fat for their body mass index (BMI), which elevates the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Given these factors, it's crucial for Chinese Americans to engage in regular health screenings and adopt preventive measures to manage and reduce the risk of diabetes.
El Camino Hospital's Chinese Health Initiative is pleased to announce the upcoming Diabetes Prevention Series Spring 25 in both Mandarin and Cantonese. We kindly request your assistance in spreading the word about the free webinars to your network by sharing this email or the flyer below.
Please note that this session will be conducted either in Mandarin or in Cantonese. The attached please find the bilingual flyers and picture files of Chinese and English version. The information and registration are available on our website: www.elcaminohealth.org/chi-events
御糖有術糖尿病預防計畫--普通話班
Diabetes Prevention Series--Mandarin
Date: 2/12-5/28 (Every Wed)
Time: 7-8:30pm
Register here:
御糖有術糖尿病預防計畫--廣東話班
Diabetes Prevention Series--Cantonese
Date: 2/28-6/13 (Every Fri)
Time: 9-10:30am
Register here:
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