UCI Leads Landmark Asian American Cancer Study

UC Irvine is leading the ASPIRE Cohort, the largest health study of Asian Americans, to investigate rising cancer rates and disparities. - The study will recruit 1,800 Asian Americans aged 40-75 from Orange and Los Angeles counties.

- Data from 20,000 participants across five universities will create a comprehensive database. - Key findings aim to explain why non-smoking Asian American women have higher lung cancer rates and why breast cancer is rising fastest in this group.

- Cancer is the leading cause of death for several Asian American subgroups, unlike other racial groups. The study, funded by a $12.45 million grant, will collect surveys and genetic samples over five years to test theories linking lifestyle and stress to cancer disparities.