Key Data on Health and Health Care for Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander People | KFF

Summary

The article examines the health and social challenges faced by Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (NHPI) in the U.S., emphasizing disparities in healthcare access and outcomes. It discusses how social determinants affect NHPI health equity and highlights the need for better data and policies to address these issues. The key concept of Hawaii is relevant as a significant portion of NHPI people reside there, facing distinct health determinants. Tags such as "health equity" and "social determinants of health" relate directly to the article’s focus on addressing disparities.