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To investigate how the term 'Asian' is misused in health research and its implications for understanding ethnicity and health.

Inappropriate use of the term ‘Asian’: an obstacle to ethnicity and health research

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Journal article highlights challenges of using the term 'Asian' in health research, suggesting better classification.

To investigate how the term 'Asian' is misused in health research and its implications for understanding ethnicity and health.
Review of literature on the classification of Asian populations in health research.
Analysis of the impact of terminology on public health data and outcomes.
The generic use of 'Asian' often obscures significant health disparities within diverse subgroups.
Misclassification can lead to ineffective public health interventions, impacting targeted health measures.

Bhopal et al. (1991) studied this question.

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