Does the "Healthy Immigrant Effect'' Extend to Smoking in Immigrant Children?

作者:O'Loughlin Jennifer*; Maximova Katerina; Fraser Keely; Gray Donald Katherine
来源:Journal of Adolescent Health, 2010, 46(3): 299-301.
DOI:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2009.08.005

摘要

The "healthy immigrant effect'' may apply to lifestyle-related behaviors in immigrant children. In a cross-sectional study of 1,959 children aged 9-12 years, the number of years lived in Canada was related to an increased risk of smoking among immigrant children. Interventions may be needed for immigrant children to prevent the adoption of unhealthy behaviors prevalent in their new host environments.

  • 出版日期2010-3