Unnatural Causes, Ep. 3: Becoming American: Becoming American

28 minutes, 2008, United States

Produced by California Newsreel with Vital Pictures, Inc.

Unnatural Causes, Ep. 3: Becoming American: Becoming American

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Recent Mexican immigrants, though generally poorer, tend to be healthier than the average American. But the longer they're here, the worse their relative health becomes. This is known as the "Hispanic Paradox." Is there something about life in America that is harmful to health? Conversely, what is protective about new immigrant communities that we can all learn from? Can community and labor organizing reverse the downward trend?

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Unnatural Causes, Ep. 3: Becoming American: Becoming American