Journal of health and social behavior
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Comparative Study
Gender differences in immigrant health: the case of Mexican and Middle Eastern immigrants.
This article draws on theories of gender inequality and immigrant health to hypothesize differences among the largest immigrant population, Mexicans, and a lesser known population of Middle Easterners. Using data from the 2000-2007 National Health Interview Surveys, we compare health outcomes among immigrants to those among U. S.-born whites and assess gender differences within each group. ⋯ Immigrants are less likely than U. S.-born whites to interact with the health care system, and women are more likely to do so than men. Thus, immigrant and gender health disparities may partly reflect knowledge of health status rather than actual health.