South Asian Health Matters
What vitamin deficiency is common among South Asians in the UK due to less sunlight exposure?
Vitamin D deficiency
What is the largest organ of the human body?
Skin
Which Korean boy band became the first to top the Billboards with an all-Korean song?
BTS
What’s the “powerhouse” of the cell?
Mitochondria
I’m a K-pop star and member of BLACKPINK known for songs like Money.
Lisa (Lalisa Manoban)
Which chronic condition is more common in South Asians due to genetics and diet?
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Which neurotransmitter promotes relaxation and reduces anxiety?
GABA
Which Indian film won an Oscar for Best Original Song in 2023?
RRR – “Naatu Naatu”
What bone is also called the “collarbone”?
Clavicle
I’m an Indian tech leader — the current CEO of Google.
Sundar Pichai
Which spice, common in Indian food, has anti-inflammatory properties?
Turmeric (Curcumin)
What branch of the nervous system triggers “fight or flight”?
Sympathetic nervous system
What Japanese anime follows Tanjiro Kamado as he fights demons?
Demon Slayer
Which neurotransmitter is reduced in Parkinson’s disease?
Dopamine
I’m a Japanese tennis champion who won multiple Grand Slams and advocate for mental health.
Naomi Osaka
Which cardiovascular risk factor tends to be higher in South Asians even with a normal BMI?
Central obesity / visceral fat
What connects the two hemispheres of the brain?
Corpus callosum
Which Netflix series, originating from South Korea, became a global hit featuring deadly children’s games?
Squid Game
What’s the muscle responsible for breathing?
Diaphragm
I’m a Chinese-American actor known for my martial arts skills and roles in Rush Hour and Kung Fu Panda.
Jackie Chan
Which hereditary blood disorder is more common in South Asian populations?
Thalassemia
What is the medical term for a heart attack?
Myocardial infarction
Which film starring Michelle Yeoh, directed by a Malaysian-born filmmaker, won Best Picture at the 2023 Oscars?
Everything Everywhere All At Once
Which cranial nerve is responsible for facial expressions?
Facial nerve (CN VII)
I’m a Pakistani-born Nobel laureate who fights for girls’ education.
Malala Yousafzai