Neighborhood and Behavioral Effects on Weight Change Across Immigrant Generations: Evidence from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health (Add Health)

Jones, Antwan; Ishizawa, Hiromi; Samant, Puja

doi:10.1007/s12529-023-10161-6

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“…FGIC face numerous challenges due to pollution and toxin exposures as well, making physical activity unsafe or less healthy [53,54]. FGIC are at increased risk of elevated lead levels both from pre-migration exposures, particularly in those who spent time in refugee camps [55], as well as in post arrival environments.…”

Section: Built Environmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Impact of the Relational, Built, Community, and Policy/Political Environments on Immigrant Child Health: A Narrative Review

Zuckerman,

Nagin,

Ibrahim

et al. 2024

Curr Pediatr Rep

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Purpose of Review We summarize recent evidence describing how the health of first-generation immigrant children (FGIC) is influenced by the relational, built, community, and policy/political environments after migration to the United States. Recent Findings FGIC health is promoted and strengthened by family values, cultural ties, and positive peer relationships, while prior trauma, stressors in family relationships and discrimination detract from physical and mental health. While individual circumstances vary, some FGIC experience substandard built environments associated with poverty, including housing insecurity, food insecurity, and toxin exposures. Within community environments, FGIC receive support from their cultural communities, but may face challenges in navigating complex education and health systems. The policy/political environment often negatively impacts FGIC’s mental health and their ability to access medical and social services. Summary Healthcare provider awareness about health promoting and detracting factors for FGIC across multiple environments after migration can help inform comprehensive, trauma-informed care.

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Section: Built Environmentmentioning

confidence: 99%