Chinese in NYC wary of seeing doctors

Cultural barriers keep many of them away from city's clinics, report finds

Almost 75 percent of Chinese living in New York City have been diagnosed with a health problem, but many are reluctant to visit a doctor due to what they see as cultural barriers, according to a report released on Monday.

The report, State of Chinese Health in New York City, found that nearly 80 percent of 300 Chinese people surveyed believe they are in good health, but 70 percent had been diagnosed with illnesses including hypertension, depression and diabetes.