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Immigration enforcement linked to sharp drop in immigrant ER visits
Original: Immigration enforcement linked to sharp decline in ER visits by immigrants
New research reported by News-Medical finds a sharp decline in emergency room visits by immigrants that is linked to intensified immigration enforcement. The findings suggest fear of detection may be deterring people from seeking urgent medical care, raising concerns among public health experts about untreated conditions and wider consequences for community health and hospital planning.
Why now: The study raises alarm that fear of deportation is keeping sick people away from emergency care.
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