Bruno and Juliana moved to the United States from Mexico two years ago and just had their first baby. Although Bruno and Juliana's SES is lower than their native-born peers, their baby was born at a healthy weight, in part because of the support of their social network. This phenomenon is called the _____.

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The immigrant paradox refers to the phenomenon where immigrants, despite having lower SES than native-born individuals, have better health outcomes, such as lower rates of infant mortality, higher birth weights, and lower rates of chronic diseases. This is often attributed to the support of their social networks, including family, friends, and community members.

Bruno and Juliana Moved to the United States from Mexico