By Mardy Sarnoff | HealthWorks Peer Educator

As we wrap up the end of May, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, it’s a great opportunity to reflect on health disparities faced by marginalized groups and what we, as students can do to help reduce health-related inequities. According to the CDC, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders face many health disparities such as higher rates of diabetes and Hepatitis B infection. Visit this website from the US Department of Health and Human Services for more information, resources, and initiatives.  

Citation: Office of Minority Health. Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month – The Office of Minority Health. (n.d.). https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/omh/Content.aspx?ID=9398&lvl=2&lvlid=12+f.