Post-Migration Food Habits of New Zealand South Asian Migrants: Implications for health promotion practice

Introduction

In this study the changes in foods habits of South Asian migrants’ post-migration are investigated and reported. Changes in food habits post-migration negatively impact on the health of NZ South Asians and is a key modifiable factor for maintaining their healthy migrant status.

Setting the stage: reviewing current knowledge on the health of New Zealand immigrants-an integrative review

Abstract

The growth of migrant communities continues to rise globally, creating unique and complex health challenges. Literature on immigrant health in New Zealand (NZ) remains scant. This integrative literature review was conducted drawing on peer-reviewed research articles on immigrant health in NZ published between 2012 and 2018.