Health and Health Access Among Urban Immigrants

Loue, Sana; Méndez, Nancy

doi:10.1007/0-387-25822-1_6

Handbook of Urban Health

DOI: 10.1007/0-387-25822-1_6

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Health and Health Access Among Urban Immigrants

Sana Loue

Nancy Méndez

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“…These factors make cities more vulnerable to social conflict, violence, and crime ( 11 ). Furthermore, people migrating from rural areas to big cities also face a range of social problems that impact on health – examples of which include assimilation to their place of settlement, new and different job conditions, and barriers to healthcare access ( 12 ).…”

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Do women in major cities experience better health? A comparison of chronic conditions and their risk factors between women living in major cities and other cities in Indonesia

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Tavener

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BackgroundInhabitants of rural areas can be tempted to migrate to urban areas for the type and range of facilities available. Although urban inhabitants may benefit from greater access to human and social services, living in a big city can also bring disadvantages to some residents due to changes in social and physical environments.DesignWe analysed data from 4,208 women aged >15 years old participating in the fourth wave of the Indonesia Family Life Survey. Chronic condition risk factors – systolic and diastolic blood pressure (SBP and DBP), body mass index (BMI), and tobacco use – among women in four major cities in Indonesia (Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan, and Bandung) were compared against other cities. Fractional polynomial regression models were applied to examine the association between living in the major cities and SBP, DBP, BMI, and tobacco use. The models were also adjusted for age, education, employment status, migration status, ethnic groups, and religion. The patterns of SBP, DBP, and BMI were plotted and contrasted between groups of cities.ResultsChronic condition prevalence was higher for women in major cities than in contrasting cities (p<0.005). Living in major cities increased the risk of having higher SBP, DBP, BMI and being a current smoker. Chronic disease risk factors in major cities were evident from younger ages.ConclusionsWomen residing in Indonesia's major cities have a higher risk of developing chronic conditions, starting at younger ages. The findings highlight the challenges inherent in providing long-term healthcare with its associated cost within major Indonesian cities and the importance of chronic disease prevention programmes targeting women at an early age.

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Do women in major cities experience better health? A comparison of chronic conditions and their risk factors between women living in major cities and other cities in Indonesia

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Health and Health Access Among Urban Immigrants

Cited by 3 publications

References 59 publications

Do women in major cities experience better health? A comparison of chronic conditions and their risk factors between women living in major cities and other cities in Indonesia

Do women in major cities experience better health? A comparison of chronic conditions and their risk factors between women living in major cities and other cities in Indonesia

The Prevalence and Types of Gambling Among Undocumented Mexican Immigrants in New York City

Access to and Use of Health Services Among Undocumented Mexican Immigrants in a US Urban Area

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