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Bhutanese refugee health profile

Published Date:

January 28, 2013

Source:

Refugee health profile

Language:

English

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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.

Subject:

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Document Type:

Report

Place as Subject:

Bhutan ; Nepal ;

Collection(s):

Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection

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