Design of MOSAAIC (Multi-Ethnic Observational Study in American Asian and Pacific Islander Communities)

Key Points

• The study aims to investigate health factors affecting cardiometabolic, pulmonary, and mental health in Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
• Established as a resource by the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• Focused on diverse Asian American (AsA) and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) backgrounds
• Conducted wide-ranging epidemiologic investigations
• Provides a comprehensive resource for understanding health disparities
• Seeks to uncover specific health risks affecting diverse ethnic groups
• Aims to enhance health outcomes for Asian American and Pacific Islander communities