The Effect of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Attainment on Risky Health Behaviors: Alcohol Consumption and Smoking

Author

Xiomara D. Camacho, CUNY Hunter CollegeFollow

Date of Award

Spring 5-2-2019

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

Economics

First Advisor

Partha Deb

Second Advisor

Monica Deza

Academic Program Adviser

Randall Filer

Abstract

This paper analyzes the effects of receiving Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status on the recipients’ risky health behaviors. I explore the effect of obtaining DACA on the individual’s likelihood to consume alcohol and smoke in the past year using data from the US National Health Interview Survey.

Recommended Citation

Camacho, Xiomara D., "The Effect of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Attainment on Risky Health Behaviors: Alcohol Consumption and Smoking" (2019). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/443