Latin Paradox Crosspoint
The Latin Paradox has been extensively researched in literature and publications. When initially migrating to the United States, Latinos are healthier, fitter, and stronger. They tend to have healthier habits and lifestyles than the new host nation. As they adjust to the new lifestyle, Latinos tend to adapt to the same norms of the new country and their health deteriorates. There are several theories about why this occurs.
The theory of positive self-selection of immigrants posits that only the healthiest and most motivated individuals choose to undergo the traumatic experience of migration to a new country; people who are sicker and weaker stay behind (Neuman, 2014). While data shortcomings severely limit the
The Latin Paradox has been extensively researched in literature and publications. When initially migrating to the United States, Latinos are healthier, fitter, and stronger. They tend to have healthier habits and lifestyles than the new host nation. As they adjust to the new lifestyle, Latinos tend to adapt to the same norms of the new country and their health deteriorates. There are several theories about why this occurs.
The theory of positive self-selection of immigrants posits that only the healthiest and most motivated individuals choose to undergo the traumatic experience of migration to a new country; people who are sicker and weaker stay behind (Neuman, 2014). While data shortcomings severely limit the