Implications of Social and Legal Status on Immigrants' Health in Disaster Zones.

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    • Source:
      Publisher: American Public Health Association Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 1254074 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1541-0048 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 00900036 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Am J Public Health Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: Washington, DC : American Public Health Association
      Original Publication: New York [etc.]
    • Subject Terms:
      Disasters* ; Emigrants and Immigrants* ; Public Health Administration*; Communication Barriers ; Health Status ; Humans ; Language ; Risk Factors ; Social Networking ; Socioeconomic Factors ; Undocumented Immigrants
    • Abstract:
      This commentary highlights how immigrants who are linguistically isolated, have limited social networks, and lack legal immigration status experience unique health risks in disaster zones. Research on immigrants and disasters tends to focus on immigrants with these characteristics who are residents of disaster-affected areas, disaster recovery workers, or both. We review the sparse research literature and provide examples of innovative but underresourced programs that reduce immigrants' exposure to disaster-related health hazards and economic exploitation in the recovery. We conclude with recommendations for advancing these initiatives while, simultaneously, addressing the anti-immigrant policies that contribute to these disaster-related inequities.
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    • Grant Information:
      P2C HD041020 United States HD NICHD NIH HHS; U45 ES006173 United States ES NIEHS NIH HHS
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20181026 Date Completed: 20190916 Latest Revision: 20190916
    • Publication Date:
      20240105
    • Accession Number:
      PMC6236743
    • Accession Number:
      10.2105/AJPH.2018.304554
    • Accession Number:
      30359114