The 131st Annual Meeting (November 15-19, 2003) of APHA

Abstract #73405

Anne-Emanuelle Birn, ScD, Robert J. Milano Graduate School, New School University, 72 5th Ave., Room 503, New York City, NY 10011, 212-229-5311 X1413, aebirn@newschool.edu, Luis Aviles, PhD, Sociology Department, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, Apartado 1177, Boqueron, PR 00622-1177, and Theresa Teti, DN, MPH, Executive Director, Community Resources/Woman's Resource Network, PO Box 519, Marina, CA 93933.

Introduction to Spirit of 1848 session on "Immigrant California: Inequality and Public Health in Historical Perspective."

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of the session, the participant (learner) in this session will be able to:
• Appreciate the importance of having an historical perspective for public health
• Describe links between histories of immigration, issues of social justice, and public health in California

Keywords: History, Immigrants

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.