IJERPH, Vol. 15, Pages 131: Refugee Health: An Ongoing Commitment and Challenge

IJERPH, Vol. 15, Pages 131: Refugee Health: An Ongoing Commitment and Challenge

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph15010131

Authors: Jimmy Efird Pollie Bith-Melander

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.

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