Differential Rates of Cardiovascular Disease Among the Immigrant Elderly

TitleDifferential Rates of Cardiovascular Disease Among the Immigrant Elderly
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1996
AuthorsSwallen, KC
JournalAmerican Journal of Epidemiology
Volume143
Issue11
PaginationS50
KeywordsDemographics, Health Conditions and Status, Net Worth and Assets
Abstract

This paper examines the difference in morbidity among foreign-born and native-born elderly populations in the United States. Findings suggest that other differences between immigrant and native populations contribute to differential disease rates.

Endnote Keywords

Immigrants/Morbidity/Nativity/Economic Status/Health Status/Health Behaviors

Endnote ID

8160

Citation Key6559