Disability Status of Asian Older Adults in the U.S.
Author Information
Author(s): Miyawaki Christina, Nguyen Hoang, Markides Kyriakos
Primary Institution: University of Houston
Hypothesis
What is the prevalence of disability among different Asian subgroups of older adults in the United States?
Conclusion
Vietnamese older adults have the worst disability profile, while Korean older adults have the best.
Supporting Evidence
- Vietnamese, Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, and Indian older adults have higher prevalence of independent living disability compared to non-Hispanic Whites.
- Vietnamese, Chinese, Filipino, and Indian older adults have higher prevalence of self-care disability.
- Vietnamese, Filipino, and Japanese older adults have more cognitive disabilities.
- Only Vietnamese older adults have higher prevalence of mobility and vision disabilities.
- All Asian subgroups have lower prevalence of hearing disability than non-Hispanic Whites.
Takeaway
This study looked at how many older Asian adults in the U.S. have different types of disabilities, and found that Vietnamese older adults have the most disabilities.
Methodology
The study used data from the 2017-2021 American Community Survey and analyzed the prevalence of disabilities among various Asian subgroups.
Limitations
The study may not capture all aspects of disability and relies on survey data.
Participant Demographics
The study included older adults from six major Asian subgroups: Vietnamese, Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, and Indian.
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