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. 2016 May;112(13):259-60, 262.

Marshallese COFA Migrants in Arkansas

Pearl Anna McElfish

Marshallese COFA Migrants in Arkansas

Pearl Anna McElfish. J Ark Med Soc. 2016 May.

Abstract

Arkansas is home to one of the largest populations of Marshallese in the world. Marshallese communities suffer from a disproportionate incidence of chronic diseases, including obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and infectious diseases, such as Hansen's disease (leprosy), tuberculosis, and types of hepatitis. There are a number of structural, legal, economic, and social issues that must be addressed in order to reduce health disparities and increase access to health care for Marshallese living in Arkansas.

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