Social representation of health by allophones immigrants of Montreal, Canada/Representation sociale de la sante d'immigrants allophones de Montreal, Canada

• Published in: Psicologia e Saber Social Vol. 2; no. 1; p. 89
• Main Authors: Guicherd-callin, Lilian Bernard, Girard, Alain, Masse, Jean-claude, Sercia, Pierre
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: French
• Published: Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro- Uerj 01.06.2013
• Subjects: Canadá

The province of Quebec allowed 50,000 immigrants per year of which 35% are allophones. Immigrants have better health than natives and the health status decrease with the time. Links are done between acculturation and increase of bodyweight. The analysis of social representation (SR) of health shows...