One Health approaches to improve refugee health.
One Health approaches to improve refugee health.
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DOI:
10.1016/s2214-109x(21)00416-2
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发表时间:
2021-12
影响因子:
34.3
通讯作者:
Zaman, Muhammad H.
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作者:
Sutradhar, Indorica;Zaman, Muhammad H.
By estimates from 2020, there are approximately 26· 4 million refugees worldwide today and the refugee population has been increasing over the past decade. 1 The unfolding situation in Afghanistan following the US withdrawal is likely to further increase the number of individuals who are forcibly displaced. The process of migration can expose refugees to risk factors for disease and hinder access to basic health care. Additionally, refugees often face continued disadvantage compared with host populations due to xenophobia and shortage of cohesive support in their host country. 2 Infectious disease is of particular concern in refugee camps. Increased occurrence, severity, and case fatality for infectious diseases can occur in refugee camps due to factors including exposure during migration, poor sanitation conditions, shortage of vaccinations, and overcrowding. 2, 3In fact, indirect causes, particularly infectious disease, account for the majority of deaths in conflict and displacement. 3 Furthermore, refugees can also face treatment interruption, which can increase the risk of developing a drug resistant infection. 2 However, interventions aimed at improving refugee health, such as vaccinations, are often only focused on human health factors. To fully address the challenges of refugee health, a broader scope when planning interventions could be necessary.