Presented by The Center for Asian Health Research and Education in partnership with Stanford Health Library

Although Asian Americans generally have lower cancer rates than other racial/ethnic groups in the U.S., cancer is the leading cause of death among Chinese, Filipino, Korean, and Vietnamese Americans. Overall, Asian Americans are 40% less likely to die from cancer than White individuals, but they are twice as likely to die from liver and stomach cancer, reflecting cancer risks in Asian countries of origin. Asian Americans comprise more than 40 ethnic subgroups, leading to variations in cancer risk within this group. The seminar will highlight high cancer risks and related cancer risk factors in several large Asian American groups. Cancer screening uptake rates among Asian Americans are generally lower, contributing to higher mortality in certain cancers.