FROM THE PUBLISHER. Lack Of Health Care Access Drives Global Migration.

The article focuses on the connection between limited access to health care and global migration, highlighting that over 108 million people were displaced by the end of 2022 due to various crises, including inadequate health services. It discusses how the lack of essential health care drives individ...

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Publicado en:Health Affairs Vol. 42; no. 9; pp. 1312 - 1313
Autor principal: TORBAY, RABIH
Formato: editorial Journal Article
Publicado: Health Affairs Publishing, LLC Sep2023
Acceso en línea:Ver este registro en EBSCOhost
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Sumario:The article focuses on the connection between limited access to health care and global migration, highlighting that over 108 million people were displaced by the end of 2022 due to various crises, including inadequate health services. It discusses how the lack of essential health care drives individuals and families to undertake dangerous journeys in search of safety and medical assistance, particularly in underresourced countries facing health worker shortages. The article emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to address the root causes of forced migration, advocating for investment in health systems, support for health workers, and international collaboration to enhance resilience against crises.