Immigration as a Social Determinant of Health
2018
This report, published by the National Academies Press (NAP), summarizes the presentations and discussions of a 2017 workshop, exploring the link between immigration and health disparities. About one-quarter of the U.S. population currently consists of immigrants or the children of immigrants, making their health a major influence on the total U.S. population. While on average, immigrants are healthier than native-born Americans, they are subject to the persisting marginalization and discrimination often leading to creating the cycle of health disparities. This workshop aimed to link history, social determinants, economics, and health policies to understand the complexities of immigration and how to fulfill unmet needs of the population.
Immigration as a Social Determinant of Health
Source:
Olson S, Anderson KM. Immigration as a Social Determinant of Health: Proceedings of a Workshop. The National Academies Press 2018. DOI: https://doi.org/10.17226/25204.