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September 10, 2025Journal of Student-Run ClinicsOpen Access

Cardiovascular Risk Among an Underserved Chinese American Community in Chicago: A Graduate Student Health Organization Prioritizing Community Health Needs

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JKJennifer Y. KimWLWendy LinALA-Li Luo

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Retrospective review finds a 15% hypertension prevalence in Chinese Americans, indicating critical education on cardiovascular disease is necessary.

Key Points

  • The assessment revealed a 15% prevalence of hypertension among the Chinese American community, indicating significant health risks.
  • Among the members screened, 29% had multiple blood pressure readings, which highlights the need for consistent monitoring.
  • The study showed that 89% of members had lipid profiles assessed, with 8% reporting very high cholesterol levels.
  • Challenges in accessing advanced care were identified, emphasizing the need for tailored community health initiatives.

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Kim et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1abf154b1d3bfb60e3c53https://doi.org/10.59586/jsrc.v11i1.518
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