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Federal, State, and Local Immigrant-Related Policies and Child Health Outcomes: a Systematic Review
Danielle M Crookes1, Kaitlyn K Stanhope2, Ye Ji Kim3
1Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, 1518 Clifton Road, NE, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA. Danielle.Crookes@emory.edu.
Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
|February 9, 2021
Summary
US immigrant policies significantly impact child health. Exclusionary policies are linked to poorer health outcomes, while inclusive policies appear beneficial for youth well-being.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- US immigrant-related policies are increasing at all government levels.
- These policies can influence child health through various pathways.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review quantitative studies on US immigrant policies and the health of children in immigrant families.
- To assess the association between immigrant policies and child mental and physical health outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of English-language, peer-reviewed, quantitative studies.
- Searched PubMed and five social science databases (1986-2019).
- Two independent reviewers screened studies and appraised quality.
Main Results:
- Seventeen studies were included; ten focused on birth outcomes, seven on childhood/adolescent health.
- Exclusionary policies generally correlated with worse child health outcomes.
- Inclusive policies were associated with better child health outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Exclusionary US immigrant policies may be harmful to child well-being.
- Inclusive policies show potential benefits for the health of children in immigrant families.
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