Zajdel RA, Patterson EJ. Does the immigrant health advantage extend to incarcerated immigrants?
SSM Popul Health 2024;
25:101620. [PMID:
38361524 PMCID:
PMC10867572 DOI:
10.1016/j.ssmph.2024.101620]
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Abstract
•Existing immigrant health research does not include institutionalized populations.•The immigrant health advantage does not extend to all incarcerated immigrant groups.•Differences in health exist by race/ethnicity, U.S. citizenship, and health outcome.•The incarcerated immigrant population has unique health profiles and needs.
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