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Perception of discrimination against immigrants compared to Chilean-born and its relationship with access to services and health outcomes.

Marcela OyarteBaltica CabiesesManuel Antonio EspinozaMaría Teresa ValenzuelaIris Delgado
Published in: Revista de saude publica (2023)
In Chile, experiences of discrimination are intertwined with other forms of rejection and social exclusion, so it is urgent to raise awareness among the population to prevent these discriminatory practices, especially in health care and daily use places. It is essential to address discrimination in order to have an impact on intermediate variables and health outcomes. The extension of the results to the entire immigrant population could be very useful to deepen the problem and improve the estimates made.
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