Differences in perinatal health between immigrant and native-origin children: Evidence from differentials in birth weight in Spain

<b>Background</b>: We re-examine the logic of the 'healthy immigrant paradox,' according to which the children of immigrant mothers have superior birth outcomes. <b>Objective</b>: This paper explores perinatal inequality between migrants and natives in Spain, or,...

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Main Authors: Hector Cebolla-Boado, Leire Salazar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research 2016-07-01
Series:Demographic Research
Online Access:https://www.demographic-research.org/volumes/vol35/7/