
FROM MISUNDERSTOOD TO UNDERSTOOD
We are not “Crazy Rich Asians” at all!
The Chinese community is one of the most vulnerable and underserved segments in the city. Nearly 20% live under the poverty line, a third lack citizenship, and nearly two-thirds have very limited English proficiency. What exactly are their health challenges? In this historic, first-of-its-kind study, SOMOS’s The State of Chinese Health in New York City will give you the answer. We listened to both our doctors and patients to understand the Chinese community.