Health of Philippine Emigrants Study (HoPES): study design and rationale
Abstract Background Immigrants to the United States are usually healthier than their U.S.-born counterparts, yet the health of immigrants declines with duration of stay in the U.S. This pattern is often seen for numerous health problems such as obesity, and is usually attributed to acculturation (th...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-06-01
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Series: | BMC Public Health |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5670-8 |