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Climate change, human migration, and skin disease: is there a link?
Johannes F Dayrit1,2, Audi Sugiharto2, Sarah J Coates3
1De La Salle University Medical and Health Sciences Institute, Dasmarinas City, Philippines.
International Journal of Dermatology
|May 10, 2021
Summary
Climate change drives migration, increasing migrant health risks, particularly skin diseases. Addressing these health challenges requires global strategies for vulnerable populations.
Area of Science:
- Environmental science
- Public health
- Dermatology
Background:
- Climate change causes extreme weather events, impacting global migration patterns and health.
- Environmental catastrophes exacerbate existing social, political, and economic instability, leading to displacement.
- Migrants face risks of carrying diseases from their origin and acquiring new diseases at their destination.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and categorize skin diseases prevalent in migrant populations.
- To raise awareness among dermatologists regarding the health burden of skin conditions in migrants.
- To explore the links between climate change, human migration, and dermatological conditions.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search of English-language scientific articles.
- Identification of studies connecting climate change, migration, and skin disease.
- Categorization of skin diseases based on communicability and environmental factors.
Main Results:
- Skin diseases are a significant health concern in migrant populations.
- Migrant skin conditions are classified into communicable, noncommunicable, and environmentally mediated diseases.
- Climate change and migration are interconnected factors influencing the epidemiology of skin diseases.
Conclusions:
- Comprehensive global strategies are urgently needed to improve migrant health.
- Dermatologists must be aware of the unique skin disease burden in migrant populations.
- Interdisciplinary approaches are essential to address the health impacts of climate-driven migration.
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