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Discrimination and the Health of Immigrants and Refugees: Exploring Canada’s Evidence Base and Directions for Future Research in Newcomer Receiving Countries

Abstract

Research and practice increasingly suggests discrimination compromises health. Yet the unique experiences and effects facing immigrant and refugee populations remain poorly understood in Canada and abroad. We review current knowledge on discrimination against newcomers in Canada, emphasizing impacts upon health status and service access to identify gaps and research needs. Existing knowledge centers around experiences within health-care …

Authors

Edge S; Newbold B

Journal

Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, Vol. 15, No. 1, pp. 141–148

Publisher

Springer Nature

Publication Date

February 2013

DOI

10.1007/s10903-012-9640-4

ISSN

1557-1912