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JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Unusually Poor Physical Health Status of Cambodian Refugees Two Decades After Resettlement — Sep 28, 2010

In interviews conducted for this study, Cambodian refugees reported exceedingly poor health when compared to the general population of Asian immigrants.

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Prevalence and Correlates of Lifetime Disordered Gambling in Cambodian Refugees Residing in Long Beach, CA — Dec 31, 2008

Uses a subset of a sample representative of the largest Cambodian refugee community in the US to examine prevalence and correlates of disordered gambling among Cambodian refugees.

COMMENTARY

Iraqi Refugee Challenge — Jun 28, 2007

Better relations with [Iraqi refugee children] and the rest of the Arab world's "youth bulge" should be a high priority for American foreign policy and assistance, writes Kristin Cordell.

Commentary

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Problem Drinking Among Cambodian Refugees in the United States: How Big of a Problem Is It? — Dec 31, 2006

These data contrast dramatically with the widespread belief that Cambodian refugees are at elevated risk for problem drinking. Findings highlight the pitfalls of drawing population-based conclusions from data based on nonrepresentative samples or from nonstandard measures of alcohol consumption.

NEWS RELEASE

Troubled Cambodian Refugees Likely to Seek Help for Mental Health Problems, RAND Study Says — Oct 11, 2006

October 11, 2006 News Release: Troubled Cambodian Refugees Likely to Seek Help for Mental Health Problems, RAND Study Says.

News Release

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Mental Health of Cambodian Refugees 2 Decades After Resettlement in the United States — Dec 31, 2004

To assess the prevalence, comorbidity, and correlates of psychiatric disorders in the US Cambodian refugee community.

REPORT

Temporary Villages for Refugees: Costs, Problems and Opportunities — Dec 31, 1967

An analysis of the costs and planning and operating requirements for establishing temporary villages for South Vietnamese refugees while their home villages are being secured for GVN control.

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Grant N. Marshall

Senior Behavioral Scientist
Ph.D. in clinical psychology, University of California, Los Angeles; B.A., Amherst College

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The Unusually Poor Physical Health Status of Cambodian Refugees Two Decades After Resettlement — Sep 28, 2010