Immigrants Live Longer

It’s a true fact, according to the city’s health department. Compared to New Yorkers born here, immigrants smoke less, drink less, are thinner, and are less likely to contract HIV. And, they are less likely to have a regular doctor, mainly because of language barriers.

Weirdly, the DOH study recommends ways for immigrants to improve their health, including access to medical literature printed in their langauge.

Fat American protesting skinny immigrants.

Here’s a link.

– Aye Hnin Phyu