The article "Immigration as a Social Determinant of Health" explores how immigration is both shaped by and influences health outcomes. It argues that immigration should be viewed as a social determinant of health, not just a behavioral or cultural issue. The authors highlight that immigration is influenced by social, economic, and political structures, and that immigration itself can affect health through factors like access to healthcare, living conditions, and legal status. The article critiques the current focus on individual behaviors and cultural factors in public health research on immigration, arguing that this approach overlooks the broader structural determinants of health. It calls for a more comprehensive understanding of immigration as a social determinant, emphasizing the need for research and policy that address the structural factors affecting immigrant health. The authors also discuss the importance of considering the broader social and political contexts of immigration, including the impact of immigration enforcement and legal status on health outcomes. They argue that immigration policy should be informed by a social determinants of health approach, which considers the structural factors that influence health outcomes. The article concludes that a more holistic understanding of immigration as a social determinant of health is necessary to address health inequities and improve health outcomes for immigrant populations.The article "Immigration as a Social Determinant of Health" explores how immigration is both shaped by and influences health outcomes. It argues that immigration should be viewed as a social determinant of health, not just a behavioral or cultural issue. The authors highlight that immigration is influenced by social, economic, and political structures, and that immigration itself can affect health through factors like access to healthcare, living conditions, and legal status. The article critiques the current focus on individual behaviors and cultural factors in public health research on immigration, arguing that this approach overlooks the broader structural determinants of health. It calls for a more comprehensive understanding of immigration as a social determinant, emphasizing the need for research and policy that address the structural factors affecting immigrant health. The authors also discuss the importance of considering the broader social and political contexts of immigration, including the impact of immigration enforcement and legal status on health outcomes. They argue that immigration policy should be informed by a social determinants of health approach, which considers the structural factors that influence health outcomes. The article concludes that a more holistic understanding of immigration as a social determinant of health is necessary to address health inequities and improve health outcomes for immigrant populations.