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Erschienen in: International Journal of Public Health 3/2014

01.06.2014 | Original Article

Chronic health conditions, labour market participation and resource consumption among immigrant and native-born residents of Canada

verfasst von: Morton Beiser, Feng Hou

Erschienen in: International Journal of Public Health | Ausgabe 3/2014

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Abstract

Objectives

To compare chronic illnesses, economic dependence and health-care use by immigrants and native-born Canadians.

Methods

A secondary analysis of the Canada Community Health Survey national data (2009–2010) was conducted.

Results

Recent and established immigrants were healthier than native-born Canadians. Healthy, established immigrants were more likely than native-born Canadians to be working, and no more likely to use transfer payments. Health-challenged recent immigrants had high employment rates, but low rates of health care. Health-challenged established immigrants and native born were equally likely to be working, depending on transfer payments and using health care. Regardless of nativity or health, education, male gender and linguistic fluency increased the probability of employment. Female gender and advancing age increased the likelihood of dependency. Residents of Canada’s most prosperous regions were the most likely to be employed and the least likely to receive transfer payments.

Conclusions

Immigrants with chronic illnesses do not inevitably dilute the economic benefits of immigration or create excessive burden. Timely programs to promote integration can help ensure a favourable balance between economic contribution and social cost. Neglecting the health of new immigrants may eventuate in long-term disability.
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Metadaten
Titel
Chronic health conditions, labour market participation and resource consumption among immigrant and native-born residents of Canada
verfasst von
Morton Beiser
Feng Hou
Publikationsdatum
01.06.2014
Verlag
Springer Basel
Erschienen in
International Journal of Public Health / Ausgabe 3/2014
Print ISSN: 1661-8556
Elektronische ISSN: 1661-8564
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00038-014-0544-z

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