“Healthy Immigrant Effect” is a phenomenon recognized by many researchers, including Sanou et al. (2014), in which recent immigrants are notably healthier than their new country’s native-born counterparts. It is found, however, that after settlement, many experience health deterioration, which is hypothesized to be due to acculturation, the transition to a new culture. Diet is a major aspect of health, and it is also integral to cultural identity. The health deterioration common to immigrants can therefore…
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