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Type:
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Working Paper |
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Author:
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De Vitto, Elisabetta; de Waure, Chiara; Specchia, Maria; Ricciar, Walter |
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Date:
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2015 |
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Agency:
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World Health Organization |
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Series:
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Health Evidence Network Synthesis Report, no. 42 |
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URI:
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https://hdl.handle.net/10535/9938
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Sector:
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Social Organization |
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Region:
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Europe |
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Subject(s):
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healthcare
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Abstract:
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"Undocumented migrants are people within a country without the necessary documents and permits.
They are considered at higher risk for health problems because of their irregular status and the
consequences of economic and social marginalization. A systematic review found 122 documents that
suggested policies and interventions to improve health care access and delivery for undocumented
migrants. Undocumented migrants mostly have only access to emergency care across Europe, and even
in the countries where they are fully entitled to health care, formal and informal barriers hinder their
access. This raises concerns for both public health and migrant care. On the basis of findings, policy
options are suggested regarding data collection, research, entitlement to health care, information and
communication, training and intersectoral approaches."
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