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Title: Region of Birth and Disability Among Recent U.S.
Citation Type: Journal Article
Publication Year: 2010
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Abstract: This study aimed to test the healthy immigrant hypothesis and assesshealth heterogeneity among newly arrived working-age immigrants (1864 years)from various regions of origin. Using the 5% sample of the 2000 U.S. Census(PUMS), we found that, compared with their native-born counterparts, immigrantsfrom all regions of the world were less likely to report mental disability and physicaldisability. Immigrants from selected regions of origin were, however, more likely toreport work disability. Significant heterogeneity in disabilities exists among immigrants:Those from Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia reported the highest risk ofmental and physical disability, and those from East Asia reported the lowest riskof physical disability. Furthermore, Mexican immigrants reported the lowest risk ofmental disability, and Canadian immigrants reported the lowest risk of work disability.Socioeconomic status and English proficiency partially explained these differences.The health advantage of immigrants decreased with longer U.S. residence.
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Authors: Williamson, David F.; Stephenson, Rob; Elo, Irma T.; Huang, Cheng; Mehta, Neil K.; Cunningham, Sloveig A.
Periodical (Full): Population Research and Policy Review
Issue: 3
Volume: 30
Pages: 399-418
Data Collections: IPUMS USA
Topics: Fertility and Mortality, Migration and Immigration
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