Understanding the Impact of Migration on Mental and Physical Health
What are the main mental health challenges faced by migrants?
- 48% of migrants experience acute stress
- 12% diagnosed with depression
- 11% suffer from anxiety
- 8% diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder
How does violence affect migrants’ emotional well-being?
Violence is the main cause of emotional distress for over half of migrants seeking mental health consultations.
What are the common physical health issues faced by migrants?
- Respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases are prevalent
- Chronic diseases lack continuity in treatment
Migrants with conditions like hypertension and diabetes seek more healthcare in Mexican border cities than in Honduras and Guatemala.
What is MSF advocating for?
MSF calls for better security measures, equal access to healthcare, and eradicating violence and human trafficking against migrants.
Source: MSF (Médecins Sans Frontières)
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