Mexico-United States Migration: Health Issues
Author: University of California
Date Published: 2005
The report, with dual Spanish and English translations, looks at issues concerning medical care that serve as challenges to Mexican immigrants. This document describes the volume, trends, and characteristics of Mexican migration to the United States. It also addresses specific question on migrant health, such as the availability of medical insurance coverage, the main ailments this populations suffers, and access to and use of medical services. Finally, some consideration is given to the implication of the prevailing situation and conditions requiring special attention are identified and the main political challenges are noted.
Date Published: 2005
The report, with dual Spanish and English translations, looks at issues concerning medical care that serve as challenges to Mexican immigrants. This document describes the volume, trends, and characteristics of Mexican migration to the United States. It also addresses specific question on migrant health, such as the availability of medical insurance coverage, the main ailments this populations suffers, and access to and use of medical services. Finally, some consideration is given to the implication of the prevailing situation and conditions requiring special attention are identified and the main political challenges are noted.
