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Bhutanese refugee health profile
  • Published Date:
    January 28, 2013
  • Source:
    Refugee health profile
  • Language:
    English
Filetype[PDF-1.05 MB]


Details:
  • Corporate Authors:
    National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (U.S.).
Division of Global Migration and Quarantine.
  • Description:
    Priority health conditions -- Background -- Population movements -- Healthcare and diet in camps -- Medical screening of US-bound refugees -- Health information – Summary.

    Bhutanese refugees have been coming to the United States for a short time compared with some refugee groups, and therefore some of their health concerns may not be well known. The information provided here is intended to help resettlement agencies, clinicians, and providers understand the cultural background and health issues of greatest interest/concern pertaining to resettling Bhutanese refugee populations.

  • Document Type:
    Report
  • Collection(s):
    Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
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  • Supporting Files:
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