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October 1, 2011 | Journal Article
Between 1997 and 2007, the number of undocumented immigrants increased from an estimated 8.5 million to 11.8 million, leading to an estimated additional 1.8 million uninsured.
May 1, 2011 | Journal Article
Medical care policies and procedures for immigrants in detention must be standardized and legally enforceable in order to improve quality.
January 1, 2008 | Journal Article
This article reviews the "immigrant advantage" that leads to lower mortality rates. Focusing on Hispanic and Asian immigrants, the authors consider disability rates, mental health concerns, and access to health care.
September 1, 2007 | Journal Article
Immigrants have been identified as a vulnerable population but there is heterogeneity in the degree to which they are vulnerable to inadequate health care. The authors examine the factors that affect immigrants' vulnerability, including socioeconomi ...
March 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Latino children of migrant farm workers are at high risk for obesity but many parents are not concerned about their overweight children.
April 22, 2012 | Journal Article
Among new legal permanent residents in the U.S., refugees were significantly more likely to report chronic health problems than other immigrants; half were uninsured.
June 1, 2007 | Journal Article
As demand for nurses continues to grow, there has been an increase in the number of foreign-educated nurses choosing to work in the United States.
December 16, 2010 | Journal Article
U.S.-born nonpregnant women are more likely to engage in harmful behaviors than their foreign-born counterparts.
June 1, 2010 | Journal Article
This study looked at the effect of immigrant generation on levels of physical activity among Filipinos, Chinese and Mexican adults.
May 5, 2010 | Journal Article
A study to characterize the professional experience of international medical graduate physicians in the United States found that they experience workplace discrimination expect professional limitations experience challenges transitioning to U.S. culture and medical practice and bring unique skills to their work.