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New immigrants arriving in the United States tend to be healthier than the average American, but as they remain in the country, their health declines...
Two researchers present findings related to the "Latino paradox," the fact that new Latino immigrants, despite having on average lower incomes and highly stressful lives, suffer lower rates of chronic and mental illness than the average native-born American.
Wealth and health are tightly linked in the United States. As immigrants remain in the country, as they "become American," their socioeconomic status becomes increasingly relevant to their health status. For those who experience discrimination, low wages, unstable employment, and other stressors, this relationship may erode the health advantage they enjoyed upon arrival in the country.
DID YOU KNOW:
In 1980, U.S. life expectancy was ranked 14th internationally; in 2007 it was ranked 29th.
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