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Editorial
. 2018 Jan 13;15(1):131.
doi: 10.3390/ijerph15010131.

Refugee Health: An Ongoing Commitment and Challenge

Jimmy T Efird  1 , Pollie Bith-Melander  2
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Editorial

Refugee Health: An Ongoing Commitment and Challenge

Jimmy T Efird et al. Int J Environ Res Public Health. .

Abstract

Refugees represent a diverse group of displaced individuals with unique health issues and disease risks. The obstacles facing this population have their origins in war, violence, oppression, exploitation, and fear of persecution. Regardless of country of origin, a common bond exists, with refugees often confronting inadequate healthcare resources, xenophobia, discrimination, and a complex web of legal barriers in their new homelands. In many cases, the plight of refugees is multigenerational, manifesting as mental health issues, abuse, poverty, and family disruption. The health trajectory of refugees remains an ongoing commitment and challenge.

Keywords: disease risk; early marriage; exploitation; hygiene/sanitation; lack of resources; refugee health; struggles of cultural transition.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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