Cambodian Terms for Hypertension May Cause Misunderstandings about the Disease
This article discusses the lay and medical terms used for hypertension in Khmer language and their influence on patients’ understanding of the disease.
February 26, 2013 · Article
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Hyperlipidemia: Diet, Education & Health Promotion for Somali Refugees
This article discusses the lay and medical terms used for hypertension in Somali language and their influence on patients’ understanding of the disease.
September 1, 2008 · Article
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The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) worked in partnership with the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health to assess the cardiovascular health status of AAPIs. The Cambodian community is the third of four AAPI populations studied. Others are Filipinos, Vietnamese, and Native Hawaiians. This PDF is a collaborative report from the NHLBI, the AAPIA Health Forum, and Lowell Community Health Center.
The Hope Heart Institute is committed to serving humanity through cardiovascular research and education.
The “Women Take Heart” manual consists of 9 sessions and an optional smoking cessation class that include step-by-step instructions on how to teach fun and educational sessions to community residents. Each session helps people learn about what they can do to prevent heart disease.