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Immigration policies and mental health morbidity among Latinos: A state-level analysis

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  • Hatzenbuehler, Mark L.
  • Prins, Seth J.
  • Flake, Morgan
  • Philbin, Morgan
  • Frazer, M. Somjen
  • Hagen, Daniel
  • Hirsch, Jennifer

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Despite abundant state-level policy activity in the U.S. related to immigration, no research has examined the mental health impact of the overall policy climate for Latinos, taking into account both inclusionary and exclusionary legislation.

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  • Hatzenbuehler, Mark L. & Prins, Seth J. & Flake, Morgan & Philbin, Morgan & Frazer, M. Somjen & Hagen, Daniel & Hirsch, Jennifer, 2017. "Immigration policies and mental health morbidity among Latinos: A state-level analysis," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 174(C), pages 169-178.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:174:y:2017:i:c:p:169-178
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2016.11.040
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