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Missed pediatric visits rose after Chicago immigration crackdown
Original: Missed pediatric visits rose after Chicago immigration crackdown, especially among Spanish-speaking families
Missed pediatric appointments in Chicago increased following an immigration crackdown, with the rise especially pronounced among Spanish-speaking families. The findings suggest fear of enforcement is deterring families from seeking routine medical care for children, raising concerns among pediatricians about longer-term health consequences for immigrant communities.
Why now: The immigration crackdown is making families afraid to access healthcare, and the new data quantifies that impact.
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Evidence
- Missed pediatric visits rose after Chicago immigration crackdown, especially among Spanish-speaking families · Medical Xpress
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