Asked by Celeste Preciado on May 11, 2024

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Newborns born to migrants are generally healthier in every way,including birthweight,than newborns of U.S.-born women.This phenomenon is called the:

A) sociocultural paradox.
B) immigrant paradox.
C) ethnic anomaly.
D) cultural enigma.

Immigrant Paradox

The surprising, paradoxical fact that low-SES immigrant women tend to have fewer birth complications than native-born peers with higher incomes.

Migrants

Individuals who have moved from one region or country to another, often for reasons such as seeking employment, better living conditions, or escaping war or oppression.

Birthweight

The weight of a baby at the moment of birth, which is a crucial indicator of newborn health and development.

  • Acknowledge the impact of maternal health, age, and environmental factors on the risk of low-birthweight and genetic disorders.
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Andres AbejaMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The phenomenon described in the question is known as the immigrant paradox. This refers to the pattern observed in many studies, that foreign-born individuals and their offspring tend to have better health outcomes than their U.S.-born counterparts, despite often facing similar or even greater socioeconomic disadvantages. The reasons for this paradox are not fully understood, but may be linked to factors such as migration selection (i.e. individuals who are healthier or have greater resilience may be more likely to migrate), cultural protective factors (i.e. specific health practices or values that are more prevalent in some immigrant communities), or a so-called "healthy migrant effect" (i.e. individuals who are deemed unfit to migrate due to health reasons are excluded from the migrant population).