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Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
Published in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health 2/2024

Open Access 31-10-2023 | Original Paper

Racial, Ethnic, and Immigrant Generational Disparities in Physically Strenuous and Hazardous Work Conditions

Authors: Gabino J. Abarca Nava, Anne R. Pebley

Published in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health | Issue 2/2024

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Abstract

Despite the importance of work in adult life, research on the social determinants of health often ignores its effects. We examine race/ethnic, immigrant generational, and gender differentials in exposure to work conditions associated with poor health outcomes, using a nationally-representative sample of adults. On average, Latino 1st generation workers are more exposed to strenuous and hazardous work conditions than other workers, even after adjusting for sociodemographic differences. Exposure is lower for 2nd and 3rd generation Latinos. In contrast, Asian 1st generation men often have the lowest exposure levels of all groups and Asian 2nd and 3rd generation men have higher levels of exposure than the first generation, primarily due to intergenerational differences in education. Asian 1st generation women have higher exposures than those in the 2nd or 3rd generation. These results illustrate the importance of considering work conditions in research and policy related to the social determinants of health.
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Metadata
Title
Racial, Ethnic, and Immigrant Generational Disparities in Physically Strenuous and Hazardous Work Conditions
Authors
Gabino J. Abarca Nava
Anne R. Pebley
Publication date
31-10-2023
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health / Issue 2/2024
Print ISSN: 1557-1912
Electronic ISSN: 1557-1920
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-023-01552-8

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