273453 New Developments on Immigration and Public Health

Monday, October 29, 2012 : 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Carmen R. Nevarez, MD, MPH , Public Heath Institute, Oakland, CA
     
Although patterns of immigration have changed due to increased enforcement as well as economic downturns in the US economy, there are still significant disease trends among immigrants. Public health approaches need to address work related illness and injury, chronic disease as well as the conditions that are linked with poverty and poor housing that particularly impact children and elderly.

Learning Areas:
Chronic disease management and prevention
Diversity and culture
Occupational health and safety
Public health or related education

Learning Objectives:
Describe why there have been changes in the immigration trends. Explain what populations are at highest risk for preventable disease. Formulate which public health approaches are likely to reduce disease.

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I am qualified because I have been active on immigration and health issues for over two decades serving as an advisor to state and international groups.
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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