Migration and Health in Thailand (ICPSR 34491)
Principal Investigator(s): VanLandingham, Mark, Tulane University. Department of Global Health Systems and Development
Summary: The goal of this research was to explore the various dimensions and determinants of health status change among young adults (age 15-29) resulting from migration from rural areas to urban areas in Thailand, and to explore the relationship between health status and subsequent decisions to migrate, i.e., migration selectivity. (more info)
Access Notes
These data are not available from ICPSR. Users should consult the data owners directly for details on obtaining the data and documentation.
Study Description
Funding
This survey was funded by:
- United States Department of Health and Human Services. National Institutes of Health. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Scope of Study
Summary: The goal of this research was to explore the various dimensions and determinants of health status change among young adults (age 15-29) resulting from migration from rural areas to urban areas in Thailand, and to explore the relationship between health status and subsequent decisions to migrate, i.e., migration selectivity.
Subject Terms: health status, migrants, population migration, young adults
Geographic Coverage: Asia, Global, Thailand
Data Collection Notes:
These data are not available from DSDR or ICPSR. Researchers should consult the principal investigator directly for details on obtaining access to the data and documentation:
Dr. Mark VanLandingham
Department of Global Health Systems and Development
Tulane University
1440 Canal Street, Suite 2200
New Orleans, LA 70112
email: mvanlan@tulane.edu