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Health behaviors of native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults in California
Moy, Karen L. Sallis, James F. Trinidad, Dennis R. Ice, Christa L. McEligot, Archana J.
Moy, Karen L.
Sallis, James F.
Trinidad, Dennis R.
Ice, Christa L.
McEligot, Archana J.
Abstract
Smoking, diet and physical activity are associated with chronic diseases, but representative prevalence data on these behaviors for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) adults are scarce. Data from the 2005 California Health Interview Survey were analyzed for self-identified NHPI and non-Hispanic white (NHW) adults. Ethnic and NHPI gender differences were examined for socio-demographic variables, obesity and health behaviors. Compared to NHW, NHPI displayed higher prevalence of obesity (p < 0.001), smoking (p < 0.05) and consumption of unhealthy foods and beverages (p < 0.05). NHPI males were more likely than females to smoke (p < 0.001). NHPI adults appear to be at higher risk for chronic disease than NHW due to obesity, smoking and intake of unhealthy foods and beverages. Culturally-specific health promotion interventions are needed to reduce risks among the underrepresented NHPI population.
Keywords
diet, physical activity, smoking, obesity, health disparities, health promotion, Pacific Islanders
Date
2012
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Journal article
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Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health
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Volume
24
Issue
6
Page Range
961-969
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Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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