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NCSL Legislative Video Resource Center

The NCSL Video Resource Center is a collection of recorded webinars accessible for on-demand learning.

Cancer Disparities Facing Asian American Communities

Certain cancers disproportionately affect Asian Americans but some of these high rates can be seen only through disaggregated data. Asian Americans are the first racial group in the country to experience cancer as the leading cause of death. This webinar will highlight the data related to cancer in Asian American communities and strategies to combat high cancer rates. Moderator: Representative Ryan Yamane, Hawaii, NAPACSL Health, Human Services and Housing Co-Chair. Speakers: Moon S. Chen, Jr., M.P.H., Ph.D., Professor & Associate Director, Community Outreach & Engagement, University of California, Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center.