Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) people are disproportionately affected by mental health conditions and are at higher risk for many other chronic diseases. This study evaluates the connection between gut bacteria and mental well-being in the NHPI community.

Dr. Sunmin Lee discusses her research to better understand challenges faced by her Asian American community related to sleep and colorectal cancer screenings for AANHPI Heritage Month 2024.

Oct. 10, 2023: Study examining data on youth of all racial and ethnic groups in 2020 and on only Black and White youths from 1999 to 2020 shows firearm deaths widen and disparities grow, with Black youth disproportionately impacted.

Swati Shah, principal investigator in minority health and health disparities research, discusses her NIMHD-funded work and using technology to make obstetrical health care more accessible, as part of NIMHD's celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Oct. 14, 2021 – Eleven research institutions to establish and support regional comprehensive research centers that address health services for comorbid chronic diseases that disproportionately affect populations with health disparities.

Meet Shafiq A. Khan, Ph.D., principal investigator in minority health and health disparities research, as we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Meet Noreen Mokuau, D.S.W., principal investigator in minority health and health disparities research, as we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.