SAPHA is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of South Asians and the communities in which they live within the United States.
The organization is made up of a diverse array of committed leaders involved in every facet of public health. From theory to practice, from teaching to learning, from prevention to response, SAPHA professionals have subject matter expertise in a variety of areas: chronic disease, mental health, health systems, wellness, refugee/international health, health equity, public health emergency preparedness, administration & management, and a myriad of other public health-related topics.
To promote the health and well-being of South Asian communities by advancing the field of South Asian public health through interactions among health professionals and shared resources, focusing on research, education, communication, and advocacy in the United States.
SAPHA is proud to present the first ever national report and review of literature and research on South Asians in the U.S., entitled The Health of South Asians in the United States: A Brown Paper, released in 2002. To access the Brown Paper chapters online, visit: http://sapha.org/pages.php?id=42
In addition, SAPHA has generated a number of user-friendly, informational factsheets on various disease and public health issues including:
*Cancer
*Heart Disease
*Diabetes
*Eating Disorders
*Emergency Preparedness
*HIV/AIDS
*Obesity and Nutrition
*Oral Health
*Vaccines and Immunizations
To access these factsheets, visit: http://sapha.org/pages.php?id=13
SAPHA has also produced a Community Resource Guide. Click here:
http://sapha.org/pages.php?id=50
