ArticleJournal of immigrant and minority health2010
Housing environments and child health conditions among recent Mexican immigrant families: a population-based study.
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- Housing inequalities and health outcomes among migrant and refugee populations in high-income countries: a mixed-methods systematic review.BMC public health · 2025Pooled it
- Housing Insecurity and Health Outcomes Among Migrants from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds in High-Income Countries: A Scoping Review.Journal of immigrant and minority health · 2026Review
- How Does Social Inequality Alter Relationships Between Porous Cranial Lesions and Mortality? Examining the Relationship Between Skeletal Indicators of Stress, Socioeconomic Status, and Survivorship in a Pediatric Autopsy Sample.American journal of human biology : the official journal of the Human Biology Council · 2025Article
- Overcrowding and Hazardous Dwelling Condition Characteristics: A Systematic Search and Scoping Review of Relevance for Health.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Immigrant Respiratory Health: a Diverse Perspective in Environmental Influences on Respiratory Health.Current allergy and asthma reports · 2018Review
- High burden of atopy in immigrant families in substandard apartments in Sweden - on the contribution of bad housing to poor health in vulnerable populations.The World Allergy Organization journal · 2018Article
- Differences in health symptoms among residents living near illegal dump sites in Los Laureles Canyon, Tijuana, Mexico: a cross sectional survey.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2014Article
- Exploring Household-level Risk Factors for Self-reported Prevalence of Allergic Diseases Among Low-income Households in Seoul, Korea.Allergy, asthma & immunology research · 2014Article
- Association between birthplace and current asthma: the role of environment and acculturation.American journal of public health · 2014Article
- Predictors of tobacco outlet density nationwide: a geographic analysis.Tobacco control · 2013Article
- Extermination strategies reported in the NYC Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2004: prevalence and predictors.Journal of exposure science & environmental epidemiology · 2013Article
- Safety practices in relation to home ownership among urban Mexican immigrant families.Journal of community health · 2012Article
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Abstract
The influx of immigrants to urban areas throughout the United States has raised concerns about accessibility of safe, affordable housing and the health consequences of poor-quality housing, particularly among immigrant children. We conducted a population-based study of home environmental conditions among recently immigrated Mexican families (weighted n = 473), generally of low socioeconomic status, and the health conditions of their children, in an urban industrial area north of Denver, Colorado. The majority of recent immigrants had low socioeconomic status; virtually all had household incomes below the Colorado median ($50,841). Approximately one quarter of homes were overcrowded. Adverse environmental conditions were present across recent immigrant homes. These conditions include dampness or mold (44%), pests (28%), and minimal to no ventilation potential (26%), all of which are associated with asthma and atopic diseases. At least one of these three environmental hazards was found in 67% of homes; multiple hazards were present in 27% of homes. Children of recent immigrant families had active symptoms within the past 12 months suggestive of asthma (4%) and atopic disorders (10%); however, fewer than 2% had been diagnosed with these conditions. The prevalence of asthma and atopic symptoms among Mexican immigrant children, albeit lower than in other low income and minority communities, is partially explained by housing conditions. Many of the conditions identified (e.g., pest infestation, mold resulting from plumbing leaks, and lack of exhaust fans) are amenable to low cost interventions. Solutions to address unhealthy housing conditions among recent immigrants must be multi-faceted and include strategies that target household-level improvements and access to health care.
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