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Examining the gender, ethnicity, and age dimensions of the healthy immigrant effect: Factors in the development of equitable health policy.

Source :
International Journal for Equity in Health; 2012, Vol. 11 Issue 1, p8-13, 6p
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article presents a study discussing the healthy immigrant effect (HIE) in Canada by considering the effects of both immigrant and visible minority status on self-rated health. It is mentioned that, markers of social inequality affect in assessing the health of immigrants. It also includes information on the impact of age, gender, and ethnicity in assessing the health of immigrants.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14759276
Volume :
11
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
International Journal for Equity in Health
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
74102360
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/1475-9276-11-8