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Title: High life expectancy versus health disparities: The complex mix about Hispanics health

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Publication Year: 2019

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Abstract: When researchers undertake the discussion on health disparities among Latinos2 in the U.S., they encounter two relevant and related concepts: the Hispanic Paradox (HP) and the Healthy Immigrant Effect (HIE). The HP relates to the higher life expectancy among adult Latinos compared to other racial and ethnic groups, especially non-Hispanic whites, despite Latinos’ economic disadvantages, and the fact that Latinos face barriers to access and utilization of healthcare. Meanwhile, the HIE explores the advantages in terms of health outcomes among recent immigrants due to either healthy people being more likely to migrate, while sick people are more likely to return to their country of origin (also known as the “Salmon Bias Hypothesis”). Because a meaningful proportion of Latinos are either first or second-generation immigrants, many researchers have been trying to understand the Paradox through the HIE. However, the evidence is mixed, leaving inconclusive the answer explaining the Hispanic Paradox.

Url: https://asheweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/HEOReport-Fall-2019_final.pdf

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Authors: García-Pérez, Mónica

Publisher: Hispanic Economic Outlook - American Society of Hispanic Economists

Data Collections: IPUMS Health Surveys - NHIS

Topics: Race and Ethnicity

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