How Present-Day Health Disparities for Black People Are Linked to Past Policies and Events
This brief examines how past policies and events are linked to present-day disparities among Black people in health and health care.
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Understanding the Diversity in the Asian Immigrant Experience in the U.S.
Poll FindingAsian immigrants represent an important significant and growing share of the U.S. population, as well as a diverse body of experiences. Increased data on Asian immigrant experiences is important for understanding their diversity of experiences and focusing initiatives, policies, and resources to address the challenges they face.
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Health Coverage Among American Indian and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander People
Issue BriefThis analysis provides an overview of American Indian and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander people and their health coverage as well as the implications for their access to health care.
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Political Preferences and Views on U.S. Immigration Policy Among Immigrants in the U.S.: A Snapshot from the 2023 KFF/LA Times Survey of Immigrants
Poll FindingThis report based on the KFF-Los Angeles Times partnership survey explores the diverse views of immigrants on the politics and policies surrounding immigration law – a polarizing political issue that rarely includes the views of immigrants themselves, most of whom are naturalized U.S. citizens eligible to vote in elections.
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Understanding the U.S. Immigrant Experience: The 2023 KFF/LA Times Survey of Immigrants
Poll FindingThe 2023 KFF/LA Times Survey of Immigrants - the largest nationally representative survey focused on this group - takes an in-depth look at the experiences of immigrants living in the U.S. in health care settings, in their homes, workplaces, and communities. The survey arises from a partnership between KFF and the Los Angeles Times.
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Health and Health Care Experiences of Immigrants: The 2023 KFF/LA Times Survey of Immigrants
Issue BriefThis report provides new data on health and health care experiences of immigrant adults ages 18 and over in the U.S., including by immigration status, income, race and ethnicity, and other factors. It stems from a KFF-Los Angeles Times partnership survey, the largest and most representative survey focused on immigrants living in the U.S.
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Continued Rises in Extreme Heat and Implications for Health Disparities
Issue BriefRecent literature shows that within the U.S., some communities of color have higher risks of heat-related mortality than White people. Consistent with trends in earlier years, between 2018-2021, AIAN people were most likely to die due to heat compared to all other racial and ethnic groups, and Black people had a higher rate of heat-related deaths compared to White people.
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Overview of Health Coverage and Care for Individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP)
Issue BriefThis brief analyzes 2021 American Community Survey data to highlight demographic, socioeconomic , and health coverage characteristics of individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP).
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Climate-Related Health Risks Among Workers: Who is at Increased Risk?
Issue BriefAdults of color, noncitizens, and adults with lower educational attainment and incomes are disproportionately employed in occupations with increased climate-related health risks. Moreover, workers in occupations with increased climate-related health risks are more likely to be uninsured, contributing to challenges accessing health care.
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Employment Among Immigrants and Implications for Health and Health Care
Issue BriefThis brief examines socioeconomic characteristics and employment patterns among immigrant workers and examines how they compare to U.S.-born workers, including differences among college-educated workers.