A call to stop extractive health research on South Asian diaspora communities in Canada.

The article discusses the need to stop extractive health research on South Asian diaspora communities in Canada. It highlights the unequal power relations and lack of meaningful involvement of South Asian academics and communities in research processes led by predominantly White academics. The article emphasizes the apprehension and mistrust that many South Asian communities have towards research originating outside their communities. It calls for research institutes, funding programs, and academic journals to prioritize accountability, ownership, and best practices in research involving South Asian participants to reduce health inequities in Canada. The article also emphasizes the importance of representative leadership and inclusion of South Asian researchers in research teams to avoid misguided interpretations, stereotypes, and scientific and structural racism. It concludes by calling for major changes to dismantle harmful research practices and engage South Asian communities and academics in a meaningful health research process. [Extracted from the article]