Epidemiological studies on mental health needs of Asian population in New Zealand.
BACKGROUND
New Zealand has recently experienced a massive and rapid influx of Asian migrants. The Asian population has doubled in 10 years and is now the third-largest ethnic group.


METHODS
Databases reviewed include Medline, NZ government reports and NZ media releases.


CONCLUSIONS
Despite the significant growth in the Asian population, most of whom are in a vulnerable age group for mental morbidity and are exposed to adverse experiences, accurate and systematically obtained information on the mental health of Asians is lacking.


CONCLUSIONS
This paper argues for a need to conduct a well-designed epidemiological study on the mental health needs of Asians in New Zealand. Recommendations on how to pursue this epidemiological study are provided.
Kumar
Shailesh
S
Department of Psychiatry, Waikato Clinical School, University of Auckland, New Zealand. shailesh.kumar@lakesdhb.govt.nz
Tse
Samson
S
Fernando
Antonio
A
Wong
Sai
S
D044466:Asian People; D016021:Epidemiologic Studies; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology*; D009520:New Zealand / Q000453:epidemiology