Health Equity and Leadership for AANHPI Populations: Personal and Professional Perspectives

Presented by The Center for Asian Health Research and Education in partnership with Stanford Health Library

Achieving health equity is a compelling vision for our diverse nation, but it requires a clear understanding of health outcomes for all major American populations and their subgroups. In the case of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs), the fastest-growing racial/ethnic group in the United States, fundamental data challenges have hindered progress. However, over the last decade, there have been notable advancements.

Dr. Howard Koh delves into the complexities of AANHPI health disparities and explores the strides made in achieving health equity. AANHPI communities encompass more than 50 different ethnicities, 100 languages, and span from the US territories in the Pacific to New England. Understanding the heterogeneity within this population is crucial for documenting health outcomes, both overall and by subgroup, and comparing them with those of non-Hispanic whites and other populations.

Dr. Howard K. Koh is the Harvey V. Fineberg Professor of the Practice of Public Health Leadership at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. He previously served as the 14th Assistant Secretary for Health for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2009-2014) after being nominated by President Barack Obama, and as Commissioner of Public Health for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (1997-2003) after being appointed by Governor William Weld. A graduate of Yale College and the Yale University School of Medicine, he trained at Boston City Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, earned board certifications in four medical fields, has been Principal Investigator of research grants totaling $27M, published more than 300 articles in the medical and public health literature and has received over 70 awards, including six honorary doctorate degrees.
                                                               
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