Immigrants, who are more frequently exposed, were better at following preventive measures

Contrary to popular belief, the excess mortality observed among immigrants and their descendants cannot be attributed to a failure to follow public health guidelines. In fact, they wore masks more often than others, particularly women and older adults. Studies, however, show a lower rate of COVID-19 vaccination among these populations compared to non-immigrant populations.

Author(s): Gosselin Anne

Publishing year: 2025

Pages: 19-20

Health in Action, 2025, n° 468, p. 19-20

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