A border health crisis at the United States-Mexico border: an urgent call to action

Autor: Alexander Tenorio, Linda L. Hill, Jay J. Doucet
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: The Lancet Regional Health. Americas, Vol 31, Iss , Pp 100676- (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2667-193X
DOI: 10.1016/j.lana.2024.100676
Popis: Summary: In this Viewpoint, we provide an overview of the worsening trend of traumatic injuries across the United States–Mexico border after its recent fortification and height extension to 30-feet. We further characterize the international factors driving migration and the current U.S. policies and political climate that will allow this public health crisis to progress. Finally, we provide recommendations involving prevention efforts, effective resource allocation, and advocacy that will start addressing the humanitarian and economic consequences of current U.S. border policies and infrastructure.
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