American Journal Of Public Health November Issue Focuses On Immigrant Health, Access To Care

Main Category: Health Insurance / Medical Insurance
Also Included In: Pediatrics / Children's Health;  Public Health
Article Date: 28 Oct 2008 - 11:00 PST

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The November issue of the American Journal of Public Health includes several studies related to immigrant health and access to health care, including immigrant children's use of public health insurance programs, tobacco use-related health disparities, the well-being of indigenous farm workers, and language and cultural competency barriers in access to health care (American Journal of Public Health, November 2008).

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