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Results 1 - 10 of 22 for Asian american health
  1. Prediabetes 
    ... Indian and Alaska Native or Pacific Islander ethnicity ... associated with insulin resistance ( polycystic ovary syndrome , ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000778.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Dengue fever 
    ... the condition should fully recover. In some Latin American and Asian countries, severe dengue is a leading cause of death and severe illness. Early detection and treatment of severe dengue can greatly reduce the risk of death.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001374.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Prenatal genetic counseling 
    ... babies with Tay-Sachs or Canavan disease. African Americans, who ... with a health problem, such as diabetes, that may affect their ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000510.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Uterine sarcoma 
    ... treatment with tamoxifen for breast cancer. Race. African American ... risk for uterine sarcoma. Women who have never been pregnant.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007655.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Systemic lupus erythematosus 
    ... the disease is more common in African Americans, Asian Americans, African Caribbeans, and Hispanic Americans. ... alone does not mean you have SLE. The health care provider will do a complete physical exam. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000435.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Blood sugar test 
    ... risk ethnic group (African American, Latino, Native American, Asian American, or Pacific Islander) Woman who has been previously ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003482.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Testicular cancer 
    ... men are more likely than African American and Asian American men to develop this type of cancer. There ... mass) in one of the testicles. When the health care provider holds a flashlight up to the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001288.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Stroke risk factors 
    ... Americans, Mexican Americans, American Indians, Hawaiians, and some Asian Americans also have a higher risk. Also, some families ... smoking. If you do smoke, quit. Ask your health care provider for help quitting . Controlling your blood ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000341.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Diabetes myths and facts 
    ... or Alaska Native descent (some Pacific Islanders and Asian Americans are also at risk) Being age 45 or ... eating. If you have diabetes, work with your health care provider to develop a meal plan that ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000964.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Heart disease - risk factors 
    ... Americans, Mexican Americans, American Indians, Hawaiians, and some Asian Americans also have a higher risk for heart problems. ... men. Good nutrition is important to your heart health and will help control some of your risk ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000106.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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