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Glossary: migration and health.

Marcelo L Urquia¹, Anita J Gagnon

¹Centre for Research on Inner City Health, St Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. marcelo.urquia@utoronto.ca

Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health

|February 2, 2011

Summary

This study reviews migration and health terminology, highlighting inconsistent language. It recommends using standardized, internationally defined concepts for clearer epidemiological research on migrant health.

Area of Science:

Public Health
Epidemiology
Sociology of Health

Background:

The field of migration and health exhibits significant heterogeneity in terminology and conceptualization.
Inconsistent labeling of migrant populations complicates research and understanding.
Ambiguity in terms used in migrant health studies can hinder accurate data interpretation.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a glossary of commonly used terms in migration and health.
To discuss synonyms and related concepts within the field.
To evaluate the suitability of current terminology for epidemiological studies.

Main Methods:

A narrative review of the literature on migration and health was conducted.
Identification and compilation of frequently used terms, synonyms, and related concepts.

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Critical discussion on the application and appropriateness of these terms in research.

Main Results:

The literature review revealed considerable ambiguity in the terminology surrounding migrant health.
Many commonly used terms lack precise, universally accepted definitions.
Existing terminology often includes layman terms unsuitable for rigorous scientific study.

Conclusions:

Standardized and internationally defined concepts are crucial for epidemiological studies on migrant health.
Researchers should move away from ambiguous or layman terms towards precise, validated terminology.
Adopting consistent terminology will enhance the quality and comparability of research in migration and health.