title: Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Elders: What Gerontologists Should Know.
abstract: Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islanders (NHOPI) experience significant health disparities compared with other racial groups in the United States. Lower life expectancy has resulted in small proportions of elders in the population distribution of NHOPI, yet the number of NHOPI elders is growing. This article presents data on NHOPI elders and discusses possible reasons for continuing health disparities, including historical trauma, discrimination, changing lifestyle, and cultural values. We outline promising interventions with NHOPI and make suggestions for future research.
authors: Public Health and 'Imi Hale Native Hawaiian Cancer Network, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawaii. Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawaii. kbraun@hawaii.edu.
authors: Kathryn L
authors: KL
authors: Braun
authors: Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawaii.
authors: Bum Jung
authors: BJ
authors: Kim
authors: Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawaii.
authors: Lana Sue
authors: LS
authors: Ka'opua
authors: Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawaii.
authors: Noreen
authors: N
authors: Mokuau
authors: Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawaii.
authors: Colette V
authors: CV
authors: Browne
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000072219:Geriatricians / Q000592:standards*; D006254:Hawaii / Q000208:ethnology; D054624:Health Status Disparities; D054625:Healthcare Disparities / Q000208:ethnology*; D006801:Humans; D054525:Minority Health / Q000208:ethnology*; D010139:Pacific Islands / Q000208:ethnology; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology
keywords: Culturally competent practice; Demography; Diversity and ethnicity; Minority issues