Health Disparities in Filipino Children in the U.S.
Author Information
Author(s): Javier Joyce R MD, MPH, Huffman Lynne C MD, Mendoza Fernando S MD, MPH
Primary Institution: Stanford University School of Medicine
Hypothesis
Do health and health care disparities exist for Filipino children in the United States?
Conclusion
Health and health care disparities appear to exist for Filipino children, but more research is needed to confirm these findings.
Supporting Evidence
- Filipino children are underrepresented in medical research.
- Studies suggest disparities in gestational diabetes, neonatal mortality, and low birth weight among Filipino children.
- Filipino children are more likely to be without a usual place for receiving health care.
- Filipino adolescents have higher rates of obesity compared to white adolescents.
- Filipino children have higher rates of dental caries compared to white children.
Takeaway
Filipino children in the U.S. may not get the same health care and have worse health outcomes compared to other groups, and we need to learn more about their specific needs.
Methodology
Articles were reviewed primarily via a Medline search focusing on Filipino and U.S. child health topics.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to underrepresentation of Filipino children in medical research and reliance on aggregated data.
Limitations
The review is limited by the lack of studies specifically focusing on Filipino children and the aggregation of data across API subgroups.
Participant Demographics
Filipino children and adolescents in the United States.
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