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Migration and Health from a Public Health Perspective

In: People's Movements in the 21st Century - Risks, Challenges and Benefits

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  • Maurizio Marceca

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One of the main dimensions related to migration is that of health; this correlation is dynamic by nature and complex. Health is strongly related to the social determinants of health (job, income, education, and housing). When not properly supported by appropriate inter-sectoral policies, migration can expose the most vulnerable socioeconomic groups to significant problems. The protection of the health of migrants is an important investment of the public health because it promises benefits to both migrant population and natives. An essential aspect is to properly analyze the health needs of ethnic minorities. Both quantitative and qualitative research is necessary, and the involvement of the target communities is important. Another important aspect is the education and training of social and health workers involved in the care of migrants (with a multidisciplinary teamwork and "transcultural" approach), and the organization of services that can effectively be used. Finally, it is also essential to carry out an evaluation of health outcomes of the migrant population and the impact of adopted health policies. Protecting the health of ethnic minorities is both a challenge for governments and a test of the quality of their health systems.

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  • Maurizio Marceca, 2017. "Migration and Health from a Public Health Perspective," Chapters, in: Ingrid Muenstermann (ed.), People's Movements in the 21st Century - Risks, Challenges and Benefits, IntechOpen.
    • Handle: RePEc:ito:pchaps:110811
    DOI: 10.5772/67013
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    1. Tosti, Maria Elena & Marceca, Maurizio & Eugeni, Erica & D’Angelo, Franca & Geraci, Salvatore & Declich, Silvia & Della Seta, Maurella & Ferrigno, Luigina & Marrone, Rosalia & Pajno, Chiara & Pizzarel, 2021. "Health assessment for migrants and asylum seekers upon arrival and while hosted in reception centres: Italian guidelines," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 125(3), pages 393-405.

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    Keywords

    Italy; migration; immigration policies; legal/regular/documented migrants; illegal/irregular/undocumented migrants; health; right to health; health needs; health inequalities; public health policies; public health system;
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    JEL classification:

    • O15 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Economic Development: Human Resources; Human Development; Income Distribution; Migration

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