This viewpoint examines the role of fear related to immigration enforcement in affecting health care access and health outcomes among immigrant communities in the US.
Analysis of the impact of immigration enforcement on health care access
Discussion of potential health outcomes resulting from reduced access to care
Fear of immigration enforcement significantly limits access to health services among immigrant populations
Reduced health care access is likely to worsen overall health outcomes in these communities
Abstract
This Viewpoint explores how fear related to immigration enforcement has influenced access to health care and examines how this may impact health outcomes among immigrant communities in the US.