Table 4.
Comparing selected survey findings of Chinese, Cambodian and Vietnamese populations in Chicago to US Asians and Healthy People 2010 Targets
| Chinese (Armour Square) % (95% CI) | Cambodian (Albany Park) % (95% CI) | Vietnamese (Uptown) % (95% CI) | Survey Differences | US Asiansa % (95% CI) | HP2010 Targetb | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health conditions | ||||||
| Ever diagnosed with arthritis | 12.1 (10.4, 13.7) | 24.5 (12.0, 38.0)* | 21.5 (12.2, 32.4)* | B | 9.9 (7.9, 11.9)c | – |
| Ever diagnosed with diabetes | 7.1 (5.8, 8.5) | 12.0 (3.4, 22.0) | 12.9 (6.4, 22.2) | ns | 8.9 (6.9, 10.9) | – |
| Ever diagnosed with high blood pressure | 22.1 (19.1, 25.1) | 25.7 (16.6, 36.7) | 28.4 (18.0, 36.9) | ns | 19.5 (17.0, 22.0)d | 16% |
| Ever diagnosed with tuberculosis | 6.2 (4.0, 8.3) | 40.6 (22.5, 57.7) | 4.5 (0.9, 10.4) | A,C | – | – |
| Health risk factors | ||||||
| Current smoker | 13.3 (10.8, 15.9)* | 12.7 (4.5, 24.5) | 7.6 (1.5, 16.1) | ns | 9.2 (7.4, 11.0) | 12% |
| Obese (body mass index ≥30 kg/m2) | 3.9 (2.2, 5.3)* | 11.4 (6.6, 32.2) | 1.9 (0.0, 3.7)* | A,C | 8.9 (7.0, 10.8) | 15% |
| Quality of life | ||||||
| Activity limited by arthritis | 11.3 (8.8, 13.7) | 20.9 (8.6, 34.1) | 16.8 (8.5, 26.5) | ns | – | 21% |
| Self-rated health (% fair/poor) | 36.9 (33.6, 40.2)* | 46.9 (35.0, 60.8)* | 46.2 (29.9, 61.0)* | ns | 11.0 (8.8, 13.2) | – |
| Access to healthcare | ||||||
| Currently insured (adults 18–64 years) | 52.0 (48.0, 56.0)* | 53.6 (33.5, 73.8)* | 64.2 (47.8, 78.8) | ns | 80.9 (79.5, 82.4) e | 100% |
| Mammogram in past 2 years (women ≥40 years) | 45.7 (38.8, 52.5) | 43.0 (20.5, 65.0) | 59.0 (41.7, 74.2) | ns | 54.0 (47.1, 60.9)f | 70% |
| Pap test in the last 3 years (women ≥18 years) | 43.1 (37.9, 48.2)* | 48.4 (27.9, 67.8) | 69.8 (47.8, 85.3) | B | 63.9 (58.6, 69.2) | 90% |
| Ever had Colonoscopy (adults ≥50 years) | 23.3 (19.1, 28.1)* | 31.0 (13.4, 52.4) | 28.7 (15.8, 44.2) | ns | 34.2 (28.1, 40.3)g | 50% |
| Ever tested for HIV | 13.4 (11.1, 15.7)* | 24.8 (12.2, 41.6) | 26.1 (13.7, 39.6) | B | 30.9 (27.8, 34.0) | – |
| Ever tested for TB | 59.0 (54.0, 63.9) | 69.5 (54.1, 86.7) | 87.7 (77.8, 95.5) | ns | – | – |
Statistical differences were assessed based on t tests with normal approximation and the utilizing the resulting z statistic to obtain p values. Unless otherwise specified, survey data estimates are age-adjusted to the US standard population using four age groups: 18–24, 25–44, 45–64, 65+
*p < 0.05 significant difference observed between surveyed subpopulation and US Asians
A Significant differences between Chinese and Cambodian populations surveyed; B significant differences between Chinese and Vietnamese populations surveyed; C significant differences between Cambodian and Vietnamese populations surveyed; ns no significant differences observed among the three Asian subgroups
a Comparison data on arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, smoking, obesity, self-rated health, and HIV testing come from the National Health Interview Survey, 2007. Comparison data on insurance, mammography, Pap test, and colonoscopy are from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, National Healthcare Disparities Report, 2007
b Healthy People 2010 Reference
c Arthritis question for US Asian comparison: ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that they had some form of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, or fibromyalgia (National Health Interview Survey, 2007)
d High blood pressure question for US Asian comparison: ever been told on two or more different visits that they had hypertension or high blood pressure (National Health Interview Survey, 2007)
e Insurance estimates are age-adjusted to the US 2000 standard population using two age groups: 18–44, 45–64
f Mammogram estimates are age-adjusted to the US 2000 standard population using two age groups: 40–64, 65+
g Colonoscopy question for US Asian comparison: men and women 50 years or older who ever had a colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, or proctoscopy (National Health Interview Survey 2007). Survey estimates are age-adjusted to the US 2000 standard population using two age groups: 50–64, 65+.