Residential segregation and cardiometabolic health of Asian immigrants living in Western countries: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Residential segregation is a key social determinant of health. An increasing number of studies have examined the impact of residential segregation on cardiometabolic health among ethnic and racial minority populations, including Asian immigrants. This study aimed to conduct a scoping review of existing literature investigating the relationship between residential segregation and cardiometabolic health outcomes, including obesity, hypertension, and diabetes, among Asian immigrants residing in Western countries.

Methods

Peer-reviewed articles that were published by May 31st, 2023 and examined the relationships of residential segregation with obesity, hypertension, or diabetes among Asian immigrants were searched in the PubMed database. A narrative synthesis was used

SUBMITTER: Zhu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12750849 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature