Stomach Cancer among Asian Americans
Although cancer affects all ethnicities, it is the leading cause of death for Asian Americans. Furthermore, it seems that Asian American subgroups each have varying degrees of susceptibility among the many types of cancers. According to Keiro.org (n.d.),” Japanese Americans have a significantly higher rate of stomach cancer than whites in the United States”. The United States has one of the lowest incidence rates of stomach cancer among countries while Japan is among the countries with the highest incidence of stomach cancer. Therefore, genetics may play a big role in stomach cancer among Japanese Americans. The traditional Japanese way of preserving food uses such methods as salting, pickling, and smoking, which all expose the individuals who consume it, to carcinogens. Some other risks that may be contributing to their prevalence of stomach cancer include tobacco use, alcohol, and H. pylori, which is a bacteria that causes inflammation of the stomach lining and ulcers. Health Care Disparities According to Yoo, Musselman, Lee, & Yee-Melichar (2015), one healthcare disparity is the lack of culturally and linguistically tailored information on the importance of screening. This …show more content…
AANCART confront health disparities affecting Asian Americans. They raise awareness, educate and train Asian Americans, physicians and others. They promote the importance of screening for early detection of cancer, educate the Asian American Community about risk factors. According to the American Cancer Society.org (2015), some possible prevention options include taking a combination of antioxidant supplements, antibiotic treatment to treat any H. pylori, which is known to cause stomach cancer, and taking non- steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Aspirin or Ibuprofen which may lower the risk of stomach
Although cancer affects all ethnicities, it is the leading cause of death for Asian Americans. Furthermore, it seems that Asian American subgroups each have varying degrees of susceptibility among the many types of cancers. According to Keiro.org (n.d.),” Japanese Americans have a significantly higher rate of stomach cancer than whites in the United States”. The United States has one of the lowest incidence rates of stomach cancer among countries while Japan is among the countries with the highest incidence of stomach cancer. Therefore, genetics may play a big role in stomach cancer among Japanese Americans. The traditional Japanese way of preserving food uses such methods as salting, pickling, and smoking, which all expose the individuals who consume it, to carcinogens. Some other risks that may be contributing to their prevalence of stomach cancer include tobacco use, alcohol, and H. pylori, which is a bacteria that causes inflammation of the stomach lining and ulcers. Health Care Disparities According to Yoo, Musselman, Lee, & Yee-Melichar (2015), one healthcare disparity is the lack of culturally and linguistically tailored information on the importance of screening. This …show more content…
AANCART confront health disparities affecting Asian Americans. They raise awareness, educate and train Asian Americans, physicians and others. They promote the importance of screening for early detection of cancer, educate the Asian American Community about risk factors. According to the American Cancer Society.org (2015), some possible prevention options include taking a combination of antioxidant supplements, antibiotic treatment to treat any H. pylori, which is known to cause stomach cancer, and taking non- steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Aspirin or Ibuprofen which may lower the risk of stomach