Leticia arrived in Canada as an immigrant 10 years ago.At that time, she was 30-years-old and healthy.Leticia's process of settlement and integration has been very stressful-she has had difficulty learning the language, has been chronically underemployed, and has made few friends in Canada.She now has type 2 diabetes and heart disease.What is Leticia's experience an example of?

A) healthy immigrant effect
B) assimilation
C) acclimatization
D) post-traumatic stress disorder

Healthy Immigrant Effect

Immigrants’ health is generally better than the health of those born in Canada, but this declines as their years spent living in Canada increase.

Type 2 Diabetes

A chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose), characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and a relative lack of insulin.

Heart Disease

A range of conditions that affect the heart, including coronary artery disease, heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias), and heart defects one is born with, among others.