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Functional impediments, nervousness, depression, and sense of control were used as outcome variables, controlling for other confounders. RESULTS. Despite working longer hours, receiving lower wages, and having less decision latitude and education, maquiladora workers were not worse off than service workers. Maquiladora workers reported similar incidences of depression and lack of control over life. Electronics workers, especially, had lower incidences of nervousness and functional impediments, after controlling for other confounders. Also, maquiladora work did not add an extra health burden compared with non-wage earners. CONCLUSIONS. The adverse effects of maquiladoras previously reported may have been exaggerated. 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