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Migration and depression: A cross-national comparison of Mexicans in sending communities and Durham, NC

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  • Gutierrez-Vazquez, Edith
  • Flippen, Chenoa
  • Parrado, Emilio

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Latino immigrants have been shown to average better health and longevity than native whites, in spite of their relative socioeconomic disadvantage. However, mental health outcomes stand in stark contrast to this epidemiological “paradox,” as factors such as depression are significantly higher for Latino immigrants than other groups.

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  • Gutierrez-Vazquez, Edith & Flippen, Chenoa & Parrado, Emilio, 2018. "Migration and depression: A cross-national comparison of Mexicans in sending communities and Durham, NC," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 219(C), pages 1-10.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:219:y:2018:i:c:p:1-10
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2018.09.064
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