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Globalization, migration and health.

Angela Burnett1

  • 1Medact, London. a.c.burnett@qmul.ac.uk

Medicine, Conflict, and Survival
|March 29, 2002
PubMed
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Globalization increases insecurity for refugees, necessitating a review of migration drivers, healthcare needs, and more liberal immigration policies. Detention should be exceptional, not standard practice, for asylum seekers.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Public Health
  • International Relations

Background:

  • Globalization integrates economies but increases insecurity for vulnerable populations, notably refugees.
  • Migration is driven by complex factors, with significant implications for both migrants and host countries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the reasons for migration and the specific healthcare needs of refugees.
  • To analyze the impact of globalization on migration patterns and security.
  • To advocate for more liberal immigration and asylum policies.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of migration drivers.
  • Review of healthcare access for migrant populations.
  • Policy analysis of immigration and asylum regulations.

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Main Results:

  • Immigrants contribute significantly to host countries, albeit with potential losses to their homelands.
  • Current policies may not adequately address the needs and vulnerabilities of refugees.
  • Restrictive asylum policies, especially post-9/11, are questioned.

Conclusions:

  • Liberal immigration policies offer economic and moral benefits.
  • Asylum seeker policies should prioritize humane treatment, with detention as a last resort.
  • Managing globalization effectively can improve global well-being.