Obesity in Hmong and Other Southeast Asian Communities

Familiarize yourself with factors that increase risk of obesity in Hmong and other Southeast Asian communities in the United States in this short course.

Learning Objectives:
  • Describe the consequences and seriousness of obesity
  • Explain cultural differences of the Hmong and other Southeast Asian populations compared to non-Hispanic White Americans
  • Address how acculturation and cultural differences cause barriers in healthy eating habits and behaviors, as well as increase risk of obesity
  • Explain the relationship between Southeast Asian history and obesity 
  • Discuss the inadequacy in research, data, and programs to better obesity prevention in Hmong and other Southeast Asian populations

Target Audience: Community Health Workers

Tier(s) and Competency Domain(s): Tier I - Cultural Competency Skills

Duration: 30 minutes

Format: web based/self study

Created/updated: 12/18/2017

Author: Too Bee Thao

Skill Level: Beginner
Level 1: No
Level 2: No
Level 3: No
Primary Tier: Tier One
Primary Domain: Health Equity Skills