Immigration boost tied to drop in elderly mortality across US cities: Study
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 21, 2026, 18:25 (IST)
Immigration significantly lowers elderly mortality in US cities, a Harvard-led study reveals. An influx of foreign-born healthcare workers, including nurses and aides, boosted caregiving capacity. This expansion helped more seniors age at home, improving health outcomes and reducing deaths. The research highlights immigration as a key solution to caregiving shortages.