The 130th Annual Meeting of APHA

Abstract #51596

Michael Fix, PhD, Urban Institute, 2100 M Street N.W., Washington, DC 20037, 202-833-7200, mfix@ui.urban.org

This report provides findings from a 1999-2000 survey of 3400 immigrant families in Los Angeles County and New York City, two cities that account for roughly a quarter of the nation’s immigrant population. The survey was conducted in five languages and probed the respondents’ legal status (naturalized citizen, legal permanent resident, refugee, undocumented immigrant, etc.). The report measures housing affordability, food insecurity and hunger among immigrant populations. Health insurance coverage, health care access and self-reported health status are also highlighted. The study uses these measures to assess the need for food stamps, Medicaid and other benefits and services and differing immigrant subpopulations.

Learning Objectives:

• To assess the current need for food stamps, Medicaid and other benefits and services among differing immigrant subpopulations in Los Angeles and New York City.

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.