Article Commentary: Environmental and Occupational Exposures in Immigrant Health
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Environmental and Occupational Exposures in Immigrant Health
Immigrants comprise vulnerable populations that are frequently exposed to a multitude of environmental and occupational hazards. The historical context behind state and federal legislation has helped to foster an environment that is particularly hostile toward caring for immigrant health. Current hazards include toxic exposures, air and noise pollution, motor vehicle accidents, crowded living a...
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عنوان ژورنال: Environmental Health Insights
سال: 2008
ISSN: 1178-6302,1178-6302
DOI: 10.4137/ehi.s847