Birth Outcomes by Neighbourhood Income and Recent Immigration in Toronto

Author: Marcelo L. Urquia, John W. Frank, Richard H. Glazier, Rahim Moineddin Publisher: Statistics Canada Publication: Health Reports vol. 18, no. 4 Document Date:                  November 2007 Category: Family Transitions > Immigration Experience Related Categories: Children > Impact of Maternal Health on Children Family Economics > Impact of Geographic Location Parenthood/Childrearing > Maternal Health   This study examines differences in non-fatal birth outcomes in Toronto by recent immigration and neighbourhood income. The study found that immigrants living long-term in low income neighbourhood were at greatest risk for adverse birth outcomes. Click to read this article... (PDF) Send us feedback on this article Bookmark this link