The paradox of social capital: A case of immigrants, refugees and linguistic minorities in the Canterbury and Tohoku disasters
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2020.101625
Abstract: Abstract The usual argument in disaster research is that those with stronger social capital are more resilient; therefore, the socially vulnerable can be resilient. However, in the disaster literature, little attention has been paid to… read more here.
Keywords: tohoku disasters; capital; canterbury tohoku; immigrants refugees ... See more keywords
Immigrants, refugees and cannabis use
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DOI: 10.1080/09540261.2022.2039595
Abstract: Abstract Immigration typically occurs from low- to high-income countries and regions. Unfortunately, these wealthier areas also have higher rates of cannabis use (e.g. European Union and the US). This systematic review aimed to summarize available… read more here.
Keywords: cannabis use; use; immigrants refugees; refugees cannabis ... See more keywords
Occupational Health and Safety Vulnerability of Recent Immigrants and Refugees
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph15092004
Abstract: Recent immigrants and refugees have higher rates of work-related injuries and illnesses compared to Canadian-born workers. As a result, they are often labelled as vulnerable workers. This study explored the factors that contribute to occupational… read more here.
Keywords: occupational health; recent immigrants; safety; immigrants refugees ... See more keywords