Bruno and Juliana moved to the United States from Mexico two years ago and just had their first baby. Bruno and Juliana's SES is lower than their peers who are of Mexican ancestry but who were born in the United States. Bruno and Juliana's baby was born at a healthy weight, due in part to the support of their social network. This phenomenon is called the _____.

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The correct term is the "Hispanic paradox," which refers to the observation that despite having a lower socioeconomic status (SES), Hispanic immigrants often have better health outcomes than their U.S.-born peers or the general U.S. population. This phenomenon is often attributed to factors such as strong social networks and healthier behaviors maintained from their country of origin.

Bruno and Juliana Moved to the United States from Mexico