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Immigration enforcement linked to fewer ER visits by foreign-born patients in L.A.
Original: As immigration enforcement increased in L.A., foreign-born patients made fewer ER visits
New research finds that as immigration enforcement intensified in Los Angeles, foreign-born patients made fewer visits to emergency rooms. The findings suggest fears of deportation may be deterring people from seeking medical care, raising concerns among public health experts about delayed treatment and wider consequences for community health in immigrant communities.
Why now: A newly published study linking tighter immigration enforcement to reduced emergency care use is drawing attention amid ongoing debate over enforcement policy.
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- As immigration enforcement increased in L.A., foreign-born patients made fewer ER visits · Medical Xpress
- As immigration enforcement increased in L.A., foreign-born patients made fewer ER visits · EurekAlert! Science News Releases
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