The Health Literacy of U.S. Immigrant Adolescents: A Neglected Research Priority in a Changing World

The Health Literacy of U.S. Immigrant Adolescents: A Neglected Research Priority in a Changing World

Immigrant adolescents are the fastest-growing sector among U.S. youth, but they receive little attention in health literacy research. Immigrant adolescents are a diverse population tasked with mastering new literacies while also navigating new social systems. Many immigrant adolescents serve as impo...

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Main Authors: Maricel G. Santos, Anu L. Gorukanti, Lina M. Jurkunas, Margaret A. Handley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-09-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
immigrant adolescents
health literacy
immigrant identity
adaptation
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/15/10/2108

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