Health disparities of Latino immigrant workers in the United States

作者: Adam Hege , Quirina M. Vallejos , Yorghos Apostolopoulos , Michael Kenneth Lemke

DOI: 10.1108/IJMHSC-06-2014-0024

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摘要: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview the literature pertaining occupational health disparities experienced by Latino immigrant workers in USA and advance a general framework based on systems science inform epidemiological intervention research. Design/methodology/approach Using papers other sources from 2000 present, authors examined employment conditions outcomes critically analyzed pervasive evidence disparities, including causal mechanisms associated programs. Findings occupations, work environment resultant living conditions, frequently performed immigrants represent distinct trigger increased injury risk poor outcomes. Extant programs have had modest results at best are need more comprehensive approaches address complex nature disparities. Practical implications –...

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