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Mixed Asian Americans and Health: Navigating Uncharted Waters

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Over 2.6 million people who self-identified with more than one race in the 2010 U.S. Census claimed Asian ancestry, about 15% of the total population of Asians, making these individuals a significant part of Asian America. Mixed Asian Americans come from a variety of backgrounds, making it difficult to generalize about their health, though some common characteristics have emerged. While research on physical health outcomes of mixed Asian Americans is still limited, there is a growing body of research that may indicate increased risk for behavioral problems among some subgroups. The chapter reviews the existing research and discusses social and genetic factors relevant to the health and wellbeing of mixed Asian Americans.

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  1. Nursing Program, University of Washington Tacoma, Tacoma, WA, USA

    Cathy J. Tashiro

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  1. , Asian American Studies Department, San Francisco State University, 1600 Holloway, EP 103, San Francisco, 94132, USA

    Grace J. Yoo

  2. , Department of Asian Studies, San Francisco State University, 1600 Holloway, EP 103, San Francisco, 94132, USA

    Mai-Nhung Le

  3. Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, 91702, California, USA

    Alan Y. Oda

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Tashiro, C.J. (2013). Mixed Asian Americans and Health: Navigating Uncharted Waters. In: Yoo, G., Le, MN., Oda, A. (eds) Handbook of Asian American Health. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-2227-3_10

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