Health disparities among the South Asians in the United States

Author(s): Nisha Mathews* and Shaine Joseph

Purpose of review: The main purpose of this review is to summarize the health disparities among the South Asian population in the United States.

Findings: The review showed the various health disparities among the South Asian population in the United States. The observed health disparities among the South Asian population were mental health disorders, colorectal cancer, overweight/obesity, hypertension, racial violence and discrimination, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

Summary: The health disparities among the South Asian population are significant and have to be addressed in a culturally tailored manner for better healthcare outcomes. There must be greater collaboration among healthcare workers, providers, and community leaders better to understand health disparities among the South Asian population. Future recommendations strongly suggest conducting more studies on the South Asian population to know the extent of these health disparities considering the social determinants of health factors.

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