Journal article
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