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Council Member Zhuang inquires about Asian representation in health data and lung cancer screening

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Council Member Susan Zhuang questions DOHMH officials about the representation of Asian Americans in health data, particularly regarding life expectancy and lung cancer rates. The officials provide information on current data and discuss efforts to improve screening and resource allocation for the Asian American community, especially in Zhuang's district.

  • Asian Americans have the highest life expectancy in NYC at 86 years
  • DOHMH is working on increasing access to CT scan screening for lung cancer
  • Council Member Zhuang emphasizes the need for more resources and language-appropriate services in her district, which has a large Chinese American population