Health of Philippine Emigrants Study (HoPES): study design and rationale

• Main Authors: Gilbert C. Gee (Author), A. B. de Castro (Author), Catherine M. Crespi (Author), May C. Wang (Author), Karen Llave (Author), Eleanor Brindle (Author), Nanette R. Lee (Author), Maria Midea M. Kabamalan (Author), Anna K. Hing (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Immigrants to the United States are usually healthier than their U.S.-born counterparts, yet the health of immigrants declines with duration of stay in the U.S. This pattern is often seen for numerous health problems such as obesity, and is usually attributed to acculturation (th...